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431. Which bone in human body is not directly attached to other bones?
- A. Ulna
- B. Hyoid
- C. Tibia
- D. Cranium
Explanation: The hyoid is suspended in the neck by muscles and ligaments and does not form a direct bony joint with another bone. The ulna, tibia and cranium are all attached to other bones.
Correct answer: Hyoid432. Where is the uvula located in human body?
- A. Throat
- B. Stomach
- C. Scrotum
- D. None
Explanation: The uvula is the small, fleshy projection hanging from the soft palate at the back of the mouth, in the throat region. It helps during swallowing and speech.
Correct answer: Throat433. Maxilla bones are found in___________?
- A. Jaw
- B. Toe
- C. Ear
- D. Stomach
Explanation: The maxillae are the paired upper-jaw bones; they form the upper jaw and part of the face. They are not bones of the lower jaw, which is the mandible.
Correct answer: Jaw434. How many blood vessels can be found in the Umbilical Cord?
- A. Two
- B. One
- C. Four
- D. Three
Explanation: A normal human umbilical cord contains three vessels: two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein. The vein carries oxygenated blood toward the fetus, while the arteries carry deoxygenated blood away.
Correct answer: Three435. Which breed of dog has a black tongue?
- A. Chow Chow
- B. Shih Tzu
- C. Husky
- D. None
Explanation: The Chow Chow is famous for its blue-black tongue, a distinctive breed characteristic. A few other breeds may show dark pigmentation, but Chow Chow is the standard answer among these options.
Correct answer: Chow Chow436. What is amoxicillin?
- A. Type of birth control
- B. A herbal remedy
- C. An antibiotic
- D. None
Explanation: Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic used against susceptible bacterial infections. It does not treat viral illnesses and is not a herbal remedy or contraceptive.
Correct answer: An antibiotic437. In HomoSapiens (Human) the fertilization occurs in the___________?
- A. Uterus
- B. Ovaries
- C. Oviduct
- D. Cervix
Explanation: In humans, fertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tube, also called the oviduct, usually in its ampulla. The fertilized egg then travels to the uterus for implantation.
Correct answer: Oviduct438. Which of the following vitamin is known as Niacin?
- A. vitamin B-6
- B. vitamin B-12
- C. vitamin B-1
- D. vitamin B-3
Explanation: Niacin is vitamin B3, a water-soluble vitamin needed for energy metabolism and healthy skin and nerves. Vitamin B1 is thiamine, while B6 and B12 are different vitamins.
Correct answer: vitamin B-3439. The deficiency of vitamin K causes ________ ?
- A. Loss of appetite
- B. Scurvy
- C. Sterility
- D. Blood clotting disorder
Explanation: Vitamin K is required for producing several clotting factors in the liver, so its deficiency causes prolonged bleeding or a blood-clotting disorder. Scurvy results from vitamin C deficiency.
Correct answer: Blood clotting disorder440. The deficiency of vitamin E causes _______ ?
- A. Weak immune system
- B. Weak bones
- C. Lack of appetite
- D. Sterility
Explanation: Severe vitamin E deficiency can damage reproductive function and is classically associated in basic nutrition questions with sterility. Vitamin D deficiency is the typical cause of weak bones.
Correct answer: Sterility