Body Fluids and Circulation


  1. Erythropoiesis starts in:









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    Erythropoiesis is the process of formation of R.B.C. In the first month of pregnancy, yolk sac is the haemopoietic tissue. After 5 weeks, it is followed by the liver. Red bone marrow from 6 months onwards becomes the principal site of erythropoiesis.

    Correct Option: C

    Erythropoiesis is the process of formation of R.B.C. In the first month of pregnancy, yolk sac is the haemopoietic tissue. After 5 weeks, it is followed by the liver. Red bone marrow from 6 months onwards becomes the principal site of erythropoiesis.


  1. Which one of the following is correct?









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    Blood consists of plasma, RBC, WBC and platelets.

    Correct Option: C

    Blood consists of plasma, RBC, WBC and platelets.



  1. Given below is the ECG of a normal human. Which one of its components in human is correctly interpreted below









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    Peak P-causes diastolic phase in ventricle while R-Peak causes systole in ventricle. Diastolic and systolic phases represented by P & R.

    Correct Option: C

    Peak P-causes diastolic phase in ventricle while R-Peak causes systole in ventricle. Diastolic and systolic phases represented by P & R.


  1. Tricuspid valve is found in between









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    Tricuspid valve is present between right auricle and right ventricle. It has 3 membranous flaps to check the flow of blood in reverse direction. Sinus venosus and right auricle are guarded by sinu-atrial value. The opening of left auricle and left ventricle is guarded by bicuspid valve. The opening of ventricle and aorta is guarded by semilunar valves.

    Correct Option: B

    Tricuspid valve is present between right auricle and right ventricle. It has 3 membranous flaps to check the flow of blood in reverse direction. Sinus venosus and right auricle are guarded by sinu-atrial value. The opening of left auricle and left ventricle is guarded by bicuspid valve. The opening of ventricle and aorta is guarded by semilunar valves.



  1. Closed circulatory system occurs in









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    Closed circulatory system means blood flows in some definite vessels in a specific direction in more organized manner than that of open system in which blood does not flow in vessels.

    Correct Option: B

    Closed circulatory system means blood flows in some definite vessels in a specific direction in more organized manner than that of open system in which blood does not flow in vessels.