Quiz about Branches of Science Quiz

Question 1

What is the study of matter and energy and the interactions between them?

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Physics

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Chemistry

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Astronomy

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Cosmology

Question 2

Which branch of science deals with the composition, properties, reactions, and structure of matter?

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Chemistry

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Physics

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Astronomy

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Cosmology

Question 3

What is the scientific study of celestial bodies such as stars, comets, planets, and galaxies?

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Astronomy

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Physics

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Chemistry

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Cosmology

Question 4

Which branch of science deals with the nature of the universe, its origin, and overall structure?

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Cosmology

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Physics

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Chemistry

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Astronomy

Question 5

What includes the study of the earth as well as its features, phenomena, and inhabitants?

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Geography

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Geology

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Oceanography

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Paleontology

Question 6

Which branch of science involves the study of the origin, history, evolution, and structure of the earth's crust?

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Geology

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Geography

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Oceanography

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Paleontology

Question 7

What is the exploration and study of the ocean called?

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Oceanography

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Geography

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Geology

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Paleontology

Question 8

Which branch of science studies the forms of life that existed in prehistoric or geologic periods?

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Paleontology

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Geography

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Geology

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Oceanography

Question 9

What is the science that deals with the atmosphere and its phenomena, such as weather and climate?

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Meteorology

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Climatology

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Hydrology

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Mineralogy

Question 10

Which branch of science involves the study of climatic data and changes?

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Climatology

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Meteorology

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Hydrology

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Mineralogy

Question 11

What is the study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals?

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Mineralogy

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Meteorology

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Climatology

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Hydrology

Question 12

Which branch of science deals with the distribution, occurrence, properties, chemistry, and circulation of water on the earth?

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Hydrology

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Meteorology

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Climatology

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Mineralogy

Question 13

What is the scientific investigation of earthquakes and the structure of the earth based on the study of seismic waves?

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Seismology

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Geology

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Oceanography

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Paleontology

Question 14

What is the study of plants called?

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Botany

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Zoology

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Genetics

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Medicine

Question 15

Which branch of science deals with growing plants in water containing essential mineral nutrients?

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Hydroponics

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Mycology

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Pomology

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Zoology

Question 16

What is the branch of botany that includes the study of fungi and fungal infection?

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Mycology

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Hydroponics

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Pomology

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Zoology

Question 17

Which branch of science includes the study of fruits and cultivation of fruits?

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Pomology

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Hydroponics

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Mycology

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Zoology

Question 18

What is the science that covers animals and animal life?

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Zoology

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Botany

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Genetics

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Medicine

Question 19

Which branch of zoology deals with the study of snakes?

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Serpentology

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Ichthyology

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Entomology

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Mammalogy

Question 20

What is the study of fish called?

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Ichthyology

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Serpentology

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Entomology

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Mammalogy

Question 21

Which branch of science includes the study of insects in their relations to forests and forest products?

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Entomology

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Serpentology

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Ichthyology

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Mammalogy

Question 22

What is the branch of zoology that includes the study of mammals?

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Mammalogy

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Serpentology

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Ichthyology

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Entomology

Question 23

Which branch of zoology deals with the study of protozoans?

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Protozoology

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Ornithology

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Genetics

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Medicine

Question 24

What is the branch of zoology that includes the study of birds?

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Ornithology

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Protozoology

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Genetics

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Medicine

Question 25

Which branch of biology focuses on the heredity and variation of organisms?

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Genetics

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Medicine

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Botany

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Zoology

Question 26

What is the science of maintaining and/or restoring human health through study, diagnosis, and treatment?

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Medicine

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Genetics

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Botany

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Zoology

Question 27

Which branch of medicine deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disorders?

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Cardiology

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Dermatology

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Dentistry

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Hepatology

Question 28

What is the science of using fingerprints for identification called?

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Dactylography

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Dermatology

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Dentistry

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Hepatology

Question 29

Which branch of medicine deals with skin disorders?

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Dermatology

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Dactylography

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Dentistry

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Hepatology

Question 30

What branch of medicine deals with diseases associated with teeth and oral cavity?

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Dentistry

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Dactylography

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Dermatology

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Hepatology

Question 31

Which branch of medical science incorporates the study of functions and disorders of the liver?

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Hepatology

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Dactylography

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Dermatology

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Dentistry

Question 32

What is the branch of medical science that includes the study of function and disease of blood?

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Hematology

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Cardiology

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Dermatology

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Dentistry

Question 33

A branch of medical science that includes the study of function and disease of blood as well as diagnosis and treatment of disorders of blood, lymph glands and spleen.

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Hematology

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Nephrology

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Oncology

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Cardiology

Question 34

A discipline of medicine that is concerned with disorders of women, particularly reproductive and sexual function and diseases of reproductive organs.

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Gynecology

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Pediatrics

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Urology

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Endocrinology

Question 35

A discipline of medical science that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of various kidney disorders, including fluid and mineral balance.

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Nephrology

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Cardiology

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Endocrinology

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Urology

Question 36

The science of healing or medical treatment of disease.

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Medicine

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Surgery

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Pharmacy

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Nursing

Question 37

______ is a branch of medical science that is associated with the study of function and pathology of endocrine glands.

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Endocrinology

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Cardiology

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Neurology

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Gastroenterology

Question 38

A branch of medical science that deals with establishing the evidence for legal proceeding.

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Forensic medicine

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Pharmacology

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Public health

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Clinical psychology

Question 39

A branch of medicine that deals with the health and care of a woman and fetus during pregnancy, parturition and puerperium.

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Obstetrics

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Pediatrics

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Gynecology

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Endocrinology

Question 40

A branch of medical science that includes the study of structure, function and diseases of the eyes, such as conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma, etc.

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Ophthalmology

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Optometry

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Neurology

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Dermatology

Question 41

The study of drugs/medications and their nature, origin, properties as well as their effects on living organisms.

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Pharmacology

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Biochemistry

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Toxicology

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Pharmacognosy

Question 42

Amedical discipline that is related to cause and nature of disease. It mainly involves structural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by the disease.

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Pathology

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Pharmacology

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

Question 43

The study of causes or origins of disease/abnormal condition.

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Etiology

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Pathology

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Diagnosis

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Prognosis

Question 44

A medical discipline that focuses on using radiation and other radioactive substances to diagnose and treat various diseases.

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Radiology

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Nuclear Medicine

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Oncology

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Pathology

Question 45

The science of cultivating the ground, harvesting the crops and rearing and management of farming, husbandry and livestock.

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Agriculture

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Forestry

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Aquaculture

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Horticulture

Question 46

The study of physical characteristics of the skulls of different human races.

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Craniometry

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Anthropometry

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Paleontology

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Osteology

Question 47

A branch of biology, related to the study of structure and organization of living things.

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Anatomy

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Physiology

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Biochemistry

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Ecology

Question 48

This is related to the structure, functioning and disorders of nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, as well as related muscles, nerves and blood supplies.

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Neurology

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Psychology

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Cardiology

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Endocrinology

Question 49

This includes the study of structure and function of muscles and muscle tissues.

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Myology

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Kinesiology

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Anatomy

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Physiology

Question 50

A branch of anatomy, which involves the scientific study of structure, functions and pathology of bones.

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Osteology

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Neurology

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Dermatology

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Cardiology

Question 51

The science that includes the study of blood and lymph vessels and their disorders.

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Angiology

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Immunology

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Hematology

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Cardiology

Question 52

A branch of biology that deals with the study of prehistoric life, based mainly in fossils of animals and plants.

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Paleontology

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Archaeology

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Geology

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Anthropology

Question 53

This is associated with the industrial application of living organisms and/or biological techniques developed through basic research.

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Biotechnology

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Genetics

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Pharmacology

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Microbiology

Question 54

Includes the study of interrelationships between living organisms and their environment.

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Ecology

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Geology

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Biology

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Meteorology

Question 55

It deals with the study of physical, biochemical and mechanical functions and activities of living organisms.

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Physiology

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Biochemistry

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Microbiology

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Anatomy

Question 56

The science of classifying all the living things by arranging them in groups according to their relationships with each other.

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Taxonomy

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Biology

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Classification

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Ecology

Question 57

A branch of biological science that is associated with the study of structure, origin, function and pathology of cells.

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Cell Biology

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Molecular Biology

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Biochemistry

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Genetics

Question 58

It includes the study of structure and behavior of cells and body tissues, using microscopic examination of tissue slices.

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Histology

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Anatomy

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Physiology

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Cytology

Question 59

A branch of biology that is concerned with the study of structure and function of microorganisms, including bacteria, moulds and pathogenic protozoa.

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Microbiology

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Genetics

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Botany

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Biochemistry

Question 60

A discipline of microbiology or pathology, which includes the study of evolution, structure, classification and pathogenesis of viruses.

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Virology

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Parasitology

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Mycology

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Bacteriology

Question 61

The study of bacteria in relation to disease.

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Bacteriology

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Virology

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Mycology

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Pathology

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