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
1
What does 'Topical' administration mean?
Answer:
Applied directly to a part of the body (usually skin)
Topical medication is medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body, such as creams applied to the skin.
2
What is an 'Antibiotic'?
Answer:
A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms (bacteria)
Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals.
3
What does 'Renal' refer to?
Answer:
Kidneys
Renal relates to the kidneys. For example, Renal failure.
4
What is a 'Carcinogen'?
Answer:
A cancer-causing substance
A carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer.
5
What is 'Apnea'?
Answer:
Temporary cessation of breathing
Apnea is the temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep (Sleep Apnea).
6
What does 'Neuralgia' mean?
Answer:
Nerve pain
Neuralgia is a stabbing, burning, and often quite severe pain that occurs along a damaged nerve.
7
What does 'Myalgia' mean?
Answer:
Muscle pain
Myalgia describes muscle pain. The suffix '-algia' means pain, and 'myo-' refers to muscle.
8
What are 'Erythrocytes'?
Answer:
Red blood cells
Erythrocytes are red blood cells, which contain hemoglobin and carry oxygen.
9
What are 'Leukocytes'?
Answer:
White blood cells
Leukocytes are white blood cells, which are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.
10
What does the term 'Posterior' mean?
Answer:
Back
Posterior refers to the back side of things, or towards the back of the body.