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Prelims 2024

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyAnimal and Human PhysiologyMedium (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Vasodilation · Blood flow · Human physiology

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2024 · Q33

Prelims 2024, question 33: Animal and Human Physiology

Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow ?

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Prelims 2014

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyAnimal and Human PhysiologyEasy
Question details
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Animal and Human Physiology
Related topics:
Health, Nutrition and Human Development Indicators
2014 · Q97

Prelims 2014, question 97: Animal and Human Physiology

Consider the following pairs : Vitamin : Deficiency disease 1. Vitamin C : Scurvy 2. Vitamin D : Rickets 3. Vitamin E : Night blindness Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Prelims 2013

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyAnimal and Human PhysiologyEasy
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Animal and Human Physiology
Related topics:
Cell Biology and Biomolecules
2013 · Q50

Prelims 2013, question 50: Animal and Human Physiology

Consider the following minerals: 1. Calcium 2. Iron 3. Sodium Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of muscles?

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Prelims 2011

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Science & TechnologyBiology and Human PhysiologyAnimal and Human PhysiologyEasy
Question details
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Animal and Human Physiology
Related topics:
Cell Biology and Biomolecules
2011 · Q91

Prelims 2011, question 91: Animal and Human Physiology

Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?

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