HIV infected person starts suffering from infections that could have been otherwise overcome when the virus has destroyed a significant number of:
1. Helper T lymphocytes
2. Cytotoxic T lymphocytes
3. B lymphocytes
4. Macrophages

Subtopic:  AIDS |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): It is very important that the HIV/AIDS infected persons are not isolated from family and society.
Reason (R): HIV/AIDS is not an infectious disease.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains Assertion.
2. (A) is True; (R) is False
3. (A) is False; (R) is True
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
Subtopic:  AIDS |
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When activated under certain conditions, which of the following could lead to oncogenic transformation of the cells?
1. Proto-oncogene
2. Viral-oncogene
3. Jumping genes
4. Pseudogenes
Subtopic:  Cancer |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Techniques of molecular biology may be very helpful in prevention of certain cancers.
Reason (R): Techniques of molecular biology can be applied to detect genes in individuals with inherited susceptibility to certain cancers.
  
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. (A) is True; (R) is False
3. (A) is False; (R) is True
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
Subtopic:  Cancer |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Many cancer patients are given substances called biological response modifiers such as α-interferon. 
Reason (R): Tumor cells have been shown to avoid detection and destruction by immune system.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. (A) is True; (R) is False
3. (A) is False; (R) is True
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
Subtopic:  Cancer |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Cocaine has a potent stimulating action on central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy. 
Reason (R): Cocaine interferes with the transport of the neuro-transmitter dopamine.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
2. (A) is True; (R) is False
3. (A) is False; (R) is True
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
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Drug abuse is characterised by:
I: Self-medication
II: Consuming drugs for non-medicinal purposes
III: Use in amounts/frequency that impairs one’s physical, physiological or psychological functions
1. Only I and II
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. I, II and III
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Smoking causes oxygen deficiency in the body.
Reason (R): Smoking increases carbon monoxide (CO) content in blood and reduces the concentration of haembound oxygen.
         
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. (A) is True; (R) is False
3. (A) is False; (R) is True
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: Addiction is a psychological attachment to certain effects –such as euphoria and a temporary feeling of well-being–associated with drugs and alcohol.
Statement II: Dependence is the tendency of the body to manifest a characteristic and unpleasant withdrawal syndrome if regular dose of drugs/alcohol is abruptly discontinued. 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
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Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue:
I: is located within the lining of the major tracts (respiratory, digestive and urogenital tracts).
II: constitutes about 5 % of the lymphoid tissue in human body
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
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