UPCNET MINI QUIZ 4

1. Which of the following structures is known as the functional unit of kidney?

Neuron

Nephron

Alveolus

2. The normal pH of human blood is:

6.8

7.0

7.4

8.0

3. During inspiration, the diaphragm:

Relaxes and moves upward

Contracts and moves downward

Remains stationary

Contracts and moves upward

4. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

5. The SI unit of electric current is:

Volt

Ohm

Ampere

Watt

6. Deficiency of iodine in diet leads to:

Diabetes mellitus

Goitre

Anemia

Rickets

7. The universal donor blood group is:

A positive

B positive

O negative

AB positive

8. Which of the following hormones is secreted by the pancreas?

Thyroxine

Insulin

Adrenaline

Estrogen

9. The first heart sound (S1) is produced due to:

Closure of semilunar valves

Closure of atrioventricular valves

Opening of AV valves

Atrial contraction

10. Hand hygiene is primarily important in preventing:

Fracture

Malnutrition

Infection

Dehydration