Nutrition and Digestive Enzymes
- Which hormone primarily controls the secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas?
- A) Insulin
- B) Glucagon
- C) Secretin
- D) Gastrin
- Answer: C) Secretin
- Which of the following enzymes is not involved in protein digestion?
- A) Pepsin
- B) Trypsin
- C) Amylase
- D) Chymotrypsin
- Answer: C) Amylase
- Which part of the human digestive system is responsible for maximum nutrient absorption?
- A) Stomach
- B) Large intestine
- C) Small intestine
- D) Esophagus
- Answer: C) Small intestine
- Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the intestine?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin B12
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin D
- Answer: D) Vitamin D
- Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin D
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin E
- Answer: C) Vitamin C
Diseases and Immunity
- Which of the following is a bacterial disease?
- A) Influenza
- B) Tuberculosis
- C) Dengue
- D) AIDS
- Answer: B) Tuberculosis
- Which organ is primarily affected in Hepatitis?
- A) Lung
- B) Kidney
- C) Liver
- D) Heart
- Answer: C) Liver
- Which of the following diseases is transmitted by a mosquito bite?
- A) Tuberculosis
- B) Tetanus
- C) Malaria
- D) Measles
- Answer: C) Malaria
- What is the function of vaccines?
- A) Cure the disease
- B) Stimulate production of antibodies
- C) Kill pathogens directly
- D) Provide nutrition
- Answer: B) Stimulate production of antibodies
- AIDS is caused by which type of pathogen?
- A) Bacteria
- B) Virus
- C) Protozoa
- D) Fungus
- Answer: B) Virus
Deficiency and Disorders
- Deficiency of Vitamin A can lead to:
- A) Scurvy
- B) Night blindness
- C) Rickets
- D) Pellagra
- Answer: B) Night blindness
- Rickets is caused by the deficiency of:
- A) Vitamin B
- B) Vitamin D
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin K
- Answer: B) Vitamin D
- Pellagra results due to the deficiency of:
- A) Niacin
- B) Thiamine
- C) Riboflavin
- D) Ascorbic Acid
- Answer: A) Niacin
- Which mineral is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?
- A) Iodine
- B) Zinc
- C) Iron
- D) Calcium
- Answer: C) Iron
Hormones and Related Functions
- Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
- A) Insulin
- B) Glucagon
- C) Adrenaline
- D) Thyroxine
- Answer: A) Insulin
- Which gland secretes growth hormone?
- A) Thyroid
- B) Pituitary
- C) Adrenal
- D) Pancreas
- Answer: B) Pituitary
- Thyroxine is secreted by which gland?
- A) Pituitary
- B) Pancreas
- C) Thyroid
- D) Adrenal
- Answer: C) Thyroid
- Which hormone helps in the regulation of metabolism?
- A) Insulin
- B) Thyroxine
- C) Estrogen
- D) Testosterone
- Answer: B) Thyroxine
Miscellaneous and General Awareness
- Which of the following organs produces insulin?
- A) Liver
- B) Kidney
- C) Pancreas
- D) Gallbladder
- Answer: C) Pancreas
- What is the primary function of red blood cells?
- A) Blood clotting
- B) Fight infections
- C) Oxygen transport
- D) Hormone secretion
- Answer: C) Oxygen transport