MCQ Collection
Basic Health Sciences MCQs
Practice Basic Health Sciences questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: D. dose
Explanation:
dose is the term that matches the description: the quantity of a medicine administered
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Correct Answer: D. fracture
Explanation:
fracture is the term that matches the description: a break in bone continuity
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Correct Answer: C. asepsis
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asepsis is the term that matches the description: practices intended to prevent contamination by pathogens
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Correct Answer: B. rapid non-specific defence present without prior exposure
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innate immunity refers to rapid non-specific defence present without prior exposure
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Correct Answer: D. anaemia
Explanation:
anaemia is the term that matches the description: reduced oxygen-carrying capacity commonly due to low haemoglobin
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Correct Answer: B. identification of a disease or condition
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diagnosis refers to identification of a disease or condition
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Correct Answer: D. the time required for a drug concentration or amount to fall by half
Explanation:
half-life refers to the time required for a drug concentration or amount to fall by half
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Correct Answer: A. a substance recognised by the immune system
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antigen refers to a substance recognised by the immune system
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Correct Answer: A. haemoglobin
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haemoglobin is the term that matches the description: the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
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Correct Answer: B. alveolus
Explanation:
alveolus is the term that matches the description: a small air sac where pulmonary gas exchange occurs
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Correct Answer: C. oral route
Explanation:
oral route is the term that matches the description: administration through the mouth
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Correct Answer: D. administration through the mouth
Explanation:
oral route refers to administration through the mouth
