The disease that occurs in mature adult human being due to deficiency of calciferol is
keratomalacia
osteomalacia
glossitis
pernicious anaemia
B.
osteomalacia
Calciferol is vitamin-D responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc. It is obtained from diet or from sun exposure. Its deficiency may cause osteomalacia in adults, in which bones of a person becomes soft, weak and fragile. Osteomalacia in children is known as rickets.
Keratomalacia is an eye disorder that results from Vitamin A deficiency.
Glossitis is the inflammation of the tongue.
Pernicious anemia refers to anemia that results from lack of intrinsic factor. It is common due to an autoimmune attack on the cells that create it in the stomach.
Which excitatory neurotransmitter is involved in the transmission of impulse at the neuromuscular junction?
Epinephrine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Glycine
How many ATP are produced when one molecule of FADH2 is oxidised to FAD through electron transport system?
2
3
1
4
Which of the following organs does not produce any digestive enzymes?
Salivary gland
Pancreas
Liver
Stomach
Which blood cells can engulf bacteria by phagocytosis?
Eosinophil and basophil
Basophil and lymphocyte
Neutrophil and monocyte
Neutrophil and lymphocyte
The volume of air that can be breathed in by maximum forced inspiration over and above the normal inspiration is called
expiratory reserved volume
inspiratory reserved volume
vital capacity
inspiratory capacity
Which valve is present at the opening of coronary sinus?
Mitral valve
Eustachian valve
Thebesian valve
Tricaspid valve
Which of the following pituitary hormones is secreted without the involvement of a Releasing Hormone (RH)?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Oxytocin
Prolactin
Which area of cerebral cortex is responsible for the interpretation of speech?
Broca's area
Wernicke's area
Premotor area
Association area of sensory cortex
