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Q341.How many pairs of ribs are in the human body?

Easy
A 7
B 10
C 11
D 12
Human Body PMS 2019

Correct Answer: D

Humans normally have 12 pairs of ribs, making 24 ribs in total. The upper seven pairs are true ribs, the next three are false ribs, and the last two pairs are floating ribs.

Q342.The average volume of blood in the human body is:

Easy
A 7 Liters
B 8 Liters
C 5 Liters
D 6 Liters
Human Body PMS 2019

Correct Answer: C

An average adult has about 5 litres of blood, though the exact amount varies with body size and sex. Therefore the scientifically accepted value is closer to 5 litres than to 7 or 8 litres.

Q343.Which of the following Vitamin contains traces of Selenium?

Easy
A Vitamin A
B Vitamin E
C Vitamin D
D Vitamin K
Human Body PMS 2019

Correct Answer: B

Vitamin E is closely associated with selenium because both act as antioxidants in the body and help protect cell membranes from oxidative damage. Selenium is not a vitamin itself, but it works with vitamin E in many biological functions.

Q344.Which disease is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D:

Easy
A Scurvy
B Rickets
C Night Blindness
D All of these
Human Body PMS 2019

Correct Answer: B

Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets in children because vitamin D is needed for calcium absorption and proper bone mineralisation. Scurvy is due to vitamin C deficiency and night blindness is commonly linked with vitamin A deficiency.

Q345.Guava is a rich source of:

Easy
A Vitamin C
B Vitamin D
C Vitamin A
D Calcium
Human Body PMS 2018

Correct Answer: A

Guava is rich in vitamin C, often containing more vitamin C per serving than many citrus fruits. Vitamin C supports immunity, collagen formation and antioxidant protection.

Q346.Another name for Vitamin C is:

Easy
A Ascorbic Acid
B Acetic Acid
C Citric Acid
D Lysozyme
Human Body PMS 2018

Correct Answer: A

Ascorbic Acid is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q347.Vitamin A is essential for

Easy
A Skeletal growth
B Preventing night blindness
C Healthy epithelia tissue
D All of these
Human Body PMS 2016

Correct Answer: B

Preventing night blindness is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q348.Which vitamin prevents heamorrhaging?

Easy
A B1
B B12
C E
D K
Human Body PMS 2016

Correct Answer: D

K is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q349.Which vitamin is provided by sunlight to the human body?

Easy
A Vitamin D
B Vitamin C
C Vitamin E
D Vitamin A
Human Body PMS 2016

Correct Answer: A

Vitamin D is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q350.The disease Diptheria affects the ----- in the human body .

Easy
A Kidneys
B Intestines
C Throat
D Joints
Human Body PMS 2015

Correct Answer: C

Throat is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q351.In human body flat bones are found in:

Easy
A neck
B skull
C legs
D chest
Human Body PMS 2014

Correct Answer: B

skull is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q352.Which Vitamin is provided by sunlight to the body?

Easy
A Vitamin A
B Vitamin B
C Vitamin C
D Vitamin D
Human Body PMS 2014

Correct Answer: D

Vitamin D is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q353.Insulin in human body is produced in:

Easy
A Liver
B Kidney
C pancreas
D None of these
Human Body PMS 2012

Correct Answer: C

pancreas is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q354.Deficiency if Vitiamin 'C' in human body leads to:

Easy
A Eye Disease
B Nerve Disease
C Teeth Disease
D Skin Disease
Human Body PMS 2009

Correct Answer: D

Skin Disease is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q355.The only vitamin which cannot be stored in human body

Easy
A Vitamin C
B Vitamin D
C Vitamin K
D None of the above
Human Body PMS 2009

Correct Answer: A

Vitamin C is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q356.Night blindness is caused by lack of which vitamin?

Easy
A Vitamin A
B Vitamin B
C Vitamin C
D Vitamin D
Human Body PMS 2006

Correct Answer: A

Vitamin A is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q357.Which vitamin is provided to the human body through sunlight?

Easy
A Vitamin A
B Vitamin B
C Vitamin C
D Vitamin D
Human Body PMS 2006

Correct Answer: D

Vitamin D is the correct answer because it matches the fact or concept tested by this question.

Q358.Which listed vitamin is egg yolk a dietary source of?

Easy
A Thiamine
B Calciferol
C Tocopherol
D None of these
Nutrition PMS 2021

Correct Answer: B

Egg yolk is a dietary source of vitamin D, also called calciferol.

Q359.Osteomalacia is caused by the deficiency of

Easy
A Vitamin A
B Vitamin C
C Vitamin B
D Vitamin D
Diseases PMS 2021

Correct Answer: D

Osteomalacia (softening of bones in adults) is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D, which is essential for calcium absorption.

Q360.Deficiency of Vitamin D results in?

Easy
A Scurvy
B Rickets
C Night blindness
D None of these
Vitamins & Minerals PMS 2021

Correct Answer: B

Vitamin D deficiency causes Rickets in children (soft, weak bones) and Osteomalacia in adults.