Identify the odd term in each set and name the category

Human Physiology (10)

Identify the ODD term in each set and name the CATEGORY to which the remaining three belong:

Example: glucose, starch, cellulose, calcium

Odd term: calcium; Category: others are different types of carbohydrates.

  1. Addison’s disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, Acromegaly, Leukemia.
  2. Insulin, Adrenaline, Pepsin, Thyroxine.
  3. Axon, Dendron, Photon, Cyton.
  4. Chicken pox, Colour blindness, Haemophilia, Albinism.
  5. Polythene bag, Crop residue, Animal waste, Decaying vegetable.

Answer

(i)  O - Leukemia; C - Hormonal / Endocrinal disorders

(ii) O - Pepsin; C - Hormones

(iii) O - Photon; C - Parts of neuron / nerve cell

(iv) O - Chicken pox; C - Genetic diseases

(v) O - Polythene bag; C - Biodegradable wastes

Exam Year: 2019