Select the incorrectly matched pair from the following:

  • Chondrocytes - Smooth muscle cells

  • Neurons - Nerve cells

  • Fibroblast - Areolar tissue

  • Osteocytes - Bone cells

Given below is the diagrammatic sketch of a certain type of connective tissue. Identify the parts labeled A, B,C and D and select the right option about them :

          Part-A              Part-B                  Part-C                          Part-D
  • 1     Mst cell           Marcophage          Fibroblast                     Collagen fibres
  • 2.&nsp; Macrophage      Collagen fibres      Fibroblast                     Mast cell
  • 3.    Mast ell         Collagen fibres        Fibroblast                     Macrophage
  • 4.   Macrophage      Fibroblast             Collagen fibres              Mast cell

The four sketches (A, B, C and D) given below, represent four different types of animal tissues. Which one of these is correctly identified in the options given, along with its correct location and function ?

(A)     (B) 

(C)       (D) 

                  Tissue               Location                 Function
  •   (C) Collagen fibres         Cartilage            Attach skeletal muscles to bones
  •   (D) Smooth muscle tissue     Heart                      Heart contraction
  •   (A) Columnar epithelium      Nephron                 Secretion and absorption
  •   (B) Glandular epithelium       Intestine                     Secretion

Identify the structure in a male cockroach where the sperms are stored?

  • A

  • B
  • C
  • D

Which one of the following characteristic is incorrect with respect to cockroach?

  • In females, 7th - 9th sterna together form a genital pouch.

  • 10th abdominal segment in both sexes, bears a pair of anal cerci.

  • A ring of gastric caeca is present at the junction of midgut and hind gut.

  • Hypopharynx lies within the cavity enclosed by the mouth parts.

Which of the following statements wrongly represents the nature of smooth muscle?

  • Communication among the cells is performed by intercalated discs

  • These muscles are present in the wall of blood vessels

  • These muscle have no striations

  • They are involuntary muscles

Following are the statements about prostomium of earthworm.

(a) It serves as a covering for mouth.

(b) It helps to open cracks in the soil into which it can crawl.

(c) It is one of the sensory structures.

(d) It is the first body segment.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  • (a), (b), (c) and (d) are correct

  • (b) and (c) are correct

  • (a), (b) and (c) are correct

  • (a), (b) and (d) are correct

Identify the types of cell junctions that help to stop the leakage of the substances across a tissue and facilitation of communication with neighbouring cells via rapid transfer of ions and molecules.

  • Adhering junctions and Tight junctions, respectively.

  • Adhering junctions and Gap junctions, respectively.

  • Gap junctions and Adhering junctions, respectively.

  • Tight junctions and Gap junctions, respectively.

Match each item regarding Periplaneta americana in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct match from the codes given:
Morphological feature Location
A Sternites P Ventral sclerites
B Tegmina Q Dorsal sclerites
C Tergites R Mesothorax
D Hind wings S Metathorax

Codes:
A B C D
1. Q S P R
2. S Q R P
3. P R Q S
4. R P S Q
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Consider the following statements regarding cockroaches:
I. Blood transports respiratory gases
II. Anal styles are absent in females
III. There are 10 [5 pairs] of spiracles
IV. Vision with the help of ommatidia is mosaic vision
V. Development is paurometabolous
The number of correct statements are:
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
The diagram shows the chief structural unit of compact (cortical) bone called:
  • Osteocyte
  • Osteoclast
  • Osteon
  • Trabeculae
Study the given diagram regarding the alimentary canal of cockroach and select the correct statements:

I. A is used for storing food
II. B helps in grinding the food particles
III. C help in osmoregulation
IV. D secretes digestive enzymes
  • Only I and II
  • Only I, III and IV
  • Only II
  • Only III and IV
Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
1. Ciliated epithelium Fallopian tubes
2. Dense irregular connective tissue Skin
3. Nissl’s granules Neuron
4. Smooth muscle Intercalated disc
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Regarding nervous system of Cockroach:
  • Most of it is held in the head region.
  • The brain is represented by sub-oesophageal ganglion
  • It is located on the dorsal side of the body
  • Compound eyes provide mosaic vision
Simple squamous epithelium is not seen in the lining of:
  • Alveoli
  • Blood capillaries
  • Loop of Henle
  • Proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron
On an average a female cockroach produces:
  • 9-10 oothecae , each containing 14-16 eggs
  • 14-16 oothecae , each containing 9-10 eggs
  • 5-6 oothecae , each containing 9-10 eggs
  • 9-10 oothecae , each containing 5-6 eggs
In cockroach:
I. the entire foregut is lined by cuticle
II. haemolymph is composed of colourless plasma and haemocytes
III. opening of spiracles is regulated by the sphincters
IV. fat body, nephrocyte and urecose glands help in excretion
 
  • Only I and II are correct
  • Only II, III and IV are correct
  • Only II and III are correct
  • I, II, III and IV are correct
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