MCQ Collection
Growth & Development Physiology MCQs
Practice Growth & Development Physiology questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: B. Glomerular filtration rate
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Glomerular filtration rate is the volume of plasma filtered by all functioning glomeruli per unit time.
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Correct Answer: D. Surfactant
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Surfactant is a phospholipid-rich substance that lowers alveolar surface tension and helps prevent collapse.
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Correct Answer: C. Bohr effect
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Bohr effect is reduced haemoglobin affinity for oxygen in tissues with increased carbon dioxide or acidity.
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Correct Answer: B. Insulin
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Insulin is a pancreatic beta-cell hormone that promotes glucose uptake and storage and lowers blood glucose.
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Correct Answer: B. Frank-Starling mechanism
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Frank-Starling mechanism is an increase in ventricular filling produces a stronger contraction within physiological limits.
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Correct Answer: A. Frank-Starling mechanism
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Frank-Starling mechanism is an increase in ventricular filling produces a stronger contraction within physiological limits.
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Correct Answer: B. Glomerular filtration rate
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Glomerular filtration rate is the volume of plasma filtered by all functioning glomeruli per unit time.
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Correct Answer: C. Surfactant
Explanation:
Surfactant is a phospholipid-rich substance that lowers alveolar surface tension and helps prevent collapse.
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Correct Answer: A. Bohr effect
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Bohr effect is reduced haemoglobin affinity for oxygen in tissues with increased carbon dioxide or acidity.
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Correct Answer: C. Insulin
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Insulin is a pancreatic beta-cell hormone that promotes glucose uptake and storage and lowers blood glucose.
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Correct Answer: A. Aldosterone
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Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid that increases renal sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion.
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Correct Answer: A. Countercurrent multiplier
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Countercurrent multiplier is a loop-of-Henle mechanism that establishes the medullary osmotic gradient for urine concentration.