The disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum is:
A. Aspergillosis
B. Coccidioidomycosis
C. Histoplasmosis
D. Candidiasis
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Histoplasmosis is a respiratory fungal infection caused by inhaling spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, often found in bird or bat droppings. It can be severe in immunocompromised.

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Which of the following statements about the circulatory system is correct?
A. The foramen ovale is a valve in the adult heart.
B. The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the intestine to the liver.
C. Blood pressure is highest in the veins.
D. The heart of a fish has four chambers.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The hepatic portal system directs nutrient-rich blood from intestines to liver. Blood pressure is highest in arteries; fish have two-chambered heart; foramen ovale is a fetal structure that closes after birth.

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The 'Blood-Brain Barrier' (BBB) is formed primarily by the tight junctions between the endothelial cells of capillaries in the brain and the surrounding:
A. Ependymal cells
B. Oligodendrocytes
C. Microglia
D. Astrocytes

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) is a highly selective semipermeable border that protects the brain from many substances in the blood. It is primarily formed by the tight junctions between the endothelial cells of the brain's capillaries. These endothelial cells are closely associated with the foot processes of astrocytes (a type of glial cell), which induce and maintain the tight junctions, restricting the passage of large molecules, toxins, and pathogens into the brain tissue.

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Which of the following is an example of a coenzyme?
A. NAD⁺
B. Pepsin
C. Collagen
D. Hemoglobin

Correct Answer: Option A


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