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141. Deficiency of vitamin E in the human body causes __________?
- A. Muscle weakness and vision problem
- B. Bone problem
- C. Rickets
- D. Osteoporosis
Explanation: Vitamin E protects cell membranes and nerve tissue, so severe deficiency may cause muscle weakness and vision or nerve problems. Rickets and osteoporosis are chiefly linked to vitamin D and mineral imbalance.
Correct answer: Muscle weakness and vision problem142. Deficiency of vitamin "D" in human body can causes____?
- A. Gum disease
- B. Skin problem
- C. osteoporosis and fractures
- D. Eye-sighted weakness
Explanation: Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium and maintain mineralised bones, so deficiency weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures and osteoporosis. In children, the classic deficiency disease is rickets.
Correct answer: osteoporosis and fractures143. Dr. James Watson discovered the structure of DNA in __________?
- A. 1953
- B. 1955
- C. 1957
- D. 1857Physics
Explanation: Watson and Crick proposed the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953, using crucial evidence including Rosalind Franklin's X-ray diffraction work. The question says Watson alone, but the year and intended option are clear.
Correct answer: 1953144. How Many Brains Does an Octopus Have?
- A. 7
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. 6
Explanation: An octopus is commonly described as having nine brains: one central brain and eight major nerve centres associated with its arms. The arm nerve centres help each arm process information and coordinate movement.
Correct answer: 9145. Outer layer of the human skin is called __________?
- A. Hypodermis
- B. Dermis
- C. Hemidermis
- D. Epidermis
Explanation: The epidermis is the outer protective layer of skin, while the dermis lies beneath it and contains blood vessels, nerves and glands. The hypodermis is deeper still and contains much fatty tissue.
Correct answer: Epidermis146. There are almost _______of nephrons in the each kidney in human body?
- A. 5 million
- B. 3 million
- C. 1 million
- D. 10 million
Explanation: Each human kidney contains approximately one million nephrons, its microscopic filtration units. Their glomeruli filter blood and their tubules adjust the filtrate to form urine.
Correct answer: 1 million147. Which of the following is the strongest & longest bone of human body?
- A. Stapes
- B. Femur
- C. Tibia
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, extending from the hip to the knee. The stapes is the smallest bone, while the tibia is a major lower-leg bone but not the longest.
Correct answer: Femur148. Which of the following is the largest gland of the Human body _________?
- A. Lungs
- B. Liver
- C. Skin
- D. Gall Bladder
Explanation: The liver is the largest gland and the largest internal organ in the human body. The skin is the largest organ overall, but it is not usually classified as the largest gland.
Correct answer: Liver149. Water soluble Vitamins are _________?
- A. A & D vitamins
- B. B & C vitamins
- C. A & K vitamins
- D. B & K vitamins
Explanation: Vitamins B and C dissolve in water and are not stored extensively in the body, so regular dietary intake is important. Vitamins A and D are fat-soluble and can accumulate in body tissues.
Correct answer: B & C vitamins150. Vitamins A,D,E & _______ are fat soluble .
- A. Vitamin B
- B. Vitamin C
- C. Vitamin K
- D. AOT
Explanation: The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K, remembered by the phrase ADEK. Vitamins B and C are water-soluble.
Correct answer: Vitamin K