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#Question id: 10522


Mechanical barriers provide a first line of defence against insect pests and pathogens, these mechanical barriers developed by plants;

                   COLUMN A  

                     COLUMN B

A. Thorns

i) It can be found on the stem and petioles of roses and are formed by the epidermis

B. Spines

ii) Found on a lemon tree (Citrus sp.) are modified branches, as can be seen by their position in the axil of a leaf

C. Prickles

iii) Found on shoot and leaves of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) are derived from epidermal cells

D. Trichomes

iv) which are characteristic of cacti (Opuntia spp.) in the New World, are modified leaves

Match correctly following combination of barrier developed by plants ;

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  1. A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
  2. A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
  3. A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
  4. A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
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#Question id: 10930

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A 34-year-old man with schizophrenia has had chronic fatigue for 6 months. He has a good appetite, but has refused to eat vegetables for 1 year because he hears voices saying that vegetables are poisoned. His physical and neurological examinations are normal. His hemoglobin level is 9.1 g/dL, leukocyte count is 10,000/μl3, and MCV is 122. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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#Question id: 10930

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A 34-year-old man with schizophrenia has had chronic fatigue for 6 months. He has a good appetite, but has refused to eat vegetables for 1 year because he hears voices saying that vegetables are poisoned. His physical and neurological examinations are normal. His hemoglobin level is 9.1 g/dL, leukocyte count is 10,000/μl3, and MCV is 122. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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#Question id: 10931

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A 24-year-old African-American man comes to the emergency room 3 hr after the onset of severe back and chest pain. These problems started while he was skiing. He lives in Los Angeles and had a previous episode of these symptoms 5 years ago while visiting Wyoming. He is in obvious pain. Laboratory studies show the following:

Hemoglobin                                        11 gm/dl

Leukocyte count                                 22,000/μl3

Reticulocyte count                              25%

What is the diagnosis of this patient?

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#Question id: 10931

#SCPH28 | Zoology

A 24-year-old African-American man comes to the emergency room 3 hr after the onset of severe back and chest pain. These problems started while he was skiing. He lives in Los Angeles and had a previous episode of these symptoms 5 years ago while visiting Wyoming. He is in obvious pain. Laboratory studies show the following:

Hemoglobin                                        11 gm/dl

Leukocyte count                                 22,000/μl3

Reticulocyte count                              25%

What is the diagnosis of this patient?

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#Question id: 10932

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A 62-year-old man complains of headaches, visual difficulties, and chest pains. His examination shows a red complexion and a large spleen. His complete blood count follows: hematocrit, 58%, WBC 13,300/μl, and platelets 600,000/μl. His arterial oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. Which of the following would you recommend as a treatment?

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#Question id: 10932

#SCPH28 | Zoology

A 62-year-old man complains of headaches, visual difficulties, and chest pains. His examination shows a red complexion and a large spleen. His complete blood count follows: hematocrit, 58%, WBC 13,300/μl, and platelets 600,000/μl. His arterial oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. Which of the following would you recommend as a treatment?