Basic Health Sciences MCQs

alveolus is the term that matches the description: a small air sac where pulmonary gas exchange occurs

asepsis is the term that matches the description: practices intended to prevent contamination by pathogens

disinfection refers to reduction of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects

half-life refers to the time required for a drug concentration or amount to fall by half

pancreas refers to an organ with digestive and endocrine functions

antigen is the term that matches the description: a substance recognised by the immune system

plasma refers to the liquid component of blood

liver is the term that matches the description: an organ central to metabolism, detoxification and bile production

kidney is the term that matches the description: an organ that filters blood and regulates fluid and electrolyte balance

intravenous route is the term that matches the description: administration directly into a vein

sterilisation is the term that matches the description: elimination of all forms of microbial life including spores

pancreas is the term that matches the description: an organ with digestive and endocrine functions