#1
Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?
Vitamin
ExplanationVitamins are micronutrients, not macronutrients.
#2
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
ExplanationThe skin is the largest organ by surface area in the human body.
#3
What is the main function of red blood cells?
Carry oxygen
ExplanationRed blood cells transport oxygen to tissues throughout the body.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a method of contraception?
Antibiotic
ExplanationAntibiotics are medications used to treat bacterial infections, not contraceptives.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
Connective tissue
ExplanationConnective tissue supports and connects different tissues and organs, not responsible for muscle contraction.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of COVID-19?
Runny nose
ExplanationRunny nose is not a common symptom of COVID-19.
#7
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
ExplanationHypertension refers to high blood pressure.
#8
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
ExplanationMyocardial infarction refers to a heart attack.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes?
Weight gain
ExplanationWeight gain is not typically a symptom of diabetes.
#10
What is the medical term for the loss of memory?
Amnesia
ExplanationAmnesia refers to memory loss.
#11
Which vitamin is synthesized by the human body when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
ExplanationVitamin D is produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight.
#12
Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system?
Exchange gases
ExplanationThe respiratory system facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
#13
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
Stapes
ExplanationThe stapes, located in the middle ear, is the smallest bone in the human body.
#14
Which gland regulates metabolism in the body?
Thyroid gland
ExplanationThe thyroid gland regulates metabolism in the body.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?
Enzymes
ExplanationEnzymes are not cellular components of blood, but they may be present as functional proteins.