MCQ Collection
Basic Health Sciences MCQs
Practice Basic Health Sciences questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: C. innate immunity
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innate immunity is the term that matches the description: rapid non-specific defence present without prior exposure
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Correct Answer: C. the expected course and outcome of a condition
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prognosis refers to the expected course and outcome of a condition
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Correct Answer: A. fracture
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fracture is the term that matches the description: a break in bone continuity
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Correct Answer: D. adverse effect
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adverse effect is the term that matches the description: an unintended harmful response to a treatment
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Correct Answer: C. the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
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haemoglobin refers to the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
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Correct Answer: C. persistently elevated arterial blood pressure
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hypertension refers to persistently elevated arterial blood pressure
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Correct Answer: A. neuron
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neuron is the term that matches the description: a cell specialised for transmitting nerve signals
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Correct Answer: B. a vessel carrying blood toward the heart
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vein refers to a vessel carrying blood toward the heart
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Correct Answer: D. an organ that filters blood and regulates fluid and electrolyte balance
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kidney refers to an organ that filters blood and regulates fluid and electrolyte balance
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Correct Answer: B. anaemia
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anaemia is the term that matches the description: reduced oxygen-carrying capacity commonly due to low haemoglobin
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Correct Answer: C. capillary
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capillary is the term that matches the description: a small vessel where exchange with tissues occurs
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Correct Answer: D. antibody
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antibody is the term that matches the description: an immunoglobulin that binds a specific antigen
