General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
4091
What does 'Hematology' study?
Answer:
Blood
Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
4092
What is an 'Antipyretic'?
Answer:
A substance that reduces fever
Antipyretics are substances that reduce fever. Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus to override a prostaglandin-induced increase in temperature.
4093
What does 'Oncology' study?
Answer:
Cancer/Tumors
Oncology is the branch of medicine that researches, identifies, and treats cancer.
4094
What is 'Amnesia'?
Answer:
Loss of memories
Amnesia refers to the loss of memories, such as facts, information, and experiences.
4095
What is 'Insomnia'?
Answer:
Habitual sleeplessness/inability to sleep
Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep.
4096
What does the prefix 'Nephro-' refer to?
Answer:
Kidney
'Nephro-' relates to the kidneys. For example, 'Nephrology'.
4097
What does 'Geriatric' refer to?
Answer:
Health care of elderly people
Geriatrics is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people.
4098
What does 'Pediatric' refer to?
Answer:
Care of children
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
4099
What is 'Diagnosis'?
Answer:
The identification of the nature of an illness
Diagnosis is the process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
4100
What is 'Prognosis'?
Answer:
The likely course or outcome of a disease
Prognosis is a medical term for predicting the likely or expected development of a disease.