The cause of cretinism is from Biology NEET Year 2011 Free Solve

Subject

Biology

Class

NEET Class 12

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 Multiple Choice QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions

1.

Glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed in the

  • proximal tubule

  • distal tubule

  • collecting duct

  • loop of Henle


2.

The amount of CSF in the cranial cavity

  • 500 mL

  • 140 mL

  • 1 litre

  • 1.5 mL


3.

Which one is imino acid?

  • Pepsin

  • Proline

  • Cysteine

  • Renin


4.

The main difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria is

  • cell membrane

  • cell wall

  • ribosome

  • mitochondria


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5.

ACTH is secreted from

  • adrenal cortex

  • pituitary

  • adrenal medulla

  • thyroid


6.

Which of the following is the correct pathway for propagation of cardiac impulse?

  • SA node  AV node  Bundle of His  Purkinje fibres

  • AV node  Bundle of His  SA node  Purkinje fibres

  • SA node  Purkinje fibres  AV node  Bundle of His

  • Purkinje fibres  AV node  SA node  Bundle of His


7.

Inner surface of the bronchi, bronchioles and fallopian tubes are lined by

  • cubical epithelium

  • columnar epithelium

  • squamous epithelium

  • ciliated epithelium


8.

Electric potential of the brain is recorded by

  • CT scan

  • Sphygmomanometer

  • ECG

  • EEG


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9.

The gastrin is secreted from

  • intestine

  • stomach

  • pancreas

  • rectum


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10.

The cause of cretinism is

  • hypothyroidism

  • hypoparathyroidism

  • hyperthyroidism

  • hyperparathyroidism


A.

hypothyroidism

Cretinism refers to severe hypothyroidism in an infant or child.This person has slow body growth and mental development of reduced metabolic rate. Myxoedema is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in adults.


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