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Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology (25 MCQs)
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Which of the following is the longest bone in the human body?
a) Humerus
b) Femur
c) Tibia
d) Fibula
Answer: b) Femur -
The functional unit of the kidney is called:
a) Alveoli
b) Nephron
c) Glomerulus
d) Ureter
Answer: b) Nephron -
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
a) Cerebrum
b) Cerebellum
c) Medulla oblongata
d) Hypothalamus
Answer: b) Cerebellum -
Which type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?
a) Skeletal muscle
b) Cardiac muscle
c) Smooth muscle
d) Voluntary muscle
Answer: c) Smooth muscle -
The largest artery in the human body is:
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Aorta
c) Subclavian artery
d) Carotid artery
Answer: b) Aorta -
The blood cells responsible for oxygen transport are:
a) Leukocytes
b) Thrombocytes
c) Erythrocytes
d) Lymphocytes
Answer: c) Erythrocytes -
Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying the blood?
a) Kidney
b) Liver
c) Spleen
d) Pancreas
Answer: b) Liver -
The smallest structural and functional unit of life is:
a) Atom
b) Tissue
c) Cell
d) Organ
Answer: c) Cell -
The process of blood clotting is called:
a) Hemolysis
b) Coagulation
c) Fibrinolysis
d) Agglutination
Answer: b) Coagulation -
The pacemaker of the heart is:
a) AV node
b) SA node
c) Bundle of His
d) Purkinje fibers
Answer: b) SA node -
The main function of hemoglobin is:
a) Transporting nutrients
b) Fighting infections
c) Carrying oxygen
d) Producing antibodies
Answer: c) Carrying oxygen -
The trachea branches into two tubes called:
a) Alveoli
b) Bronchi
c) Bronchioles
d) Pleura
Answer: b) Bronchi -
The part of the eye responsible for focusing light is:
a) Cornea
b) Retina
c) Lens
d) Iris
Answer: c) Lens -
The pH of normal human blood is:
a) 6.8
b) 7.4
c) 7.0
d) 8.0
Answer: b) 7.4 -
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin K
d) Vitamin D
Answer: c) Vitamin K -
The basic contractile unit of muscle is called:
a) Myosin
b) Sarcomere
c) Actin
d) Myofibril
Answer: b) Sarcomere -
Which gland is known as the “master gland” of the body?
a) Thyroid gland
b) Adrenal gland
c) Pituitary gland
d) Pancreas
Answer: c) Pituitary gland -
The main function of the large intestine is:
a) Nutrient absorption
b) Digestion of proteins
c) Water absorption
d) Production of enzymes
Answer: c) Water absorption -
The middle layer of the skin is called:
a) Epidermis
b) Dermis
c) Hypodermis
d) Subcutaneous tissue
Answer: b) Dermis -
The organ responsible for producing insulin is:
a) Liver
b) Pancreas
c) Stomach
d) Adrenal gland
Answer: b) Pancreas -
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
a) Blood cell production
b) Hormone secretion
c) Support and protection
d) Movement
Answer: b) Hormone secretion -
The major site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system is:
a) Stomach
b) Small intestine
c) Large intestine
d) Esophagus
Answer: b) Small intestine -
The functional unit of the nervous system is the:
a) Axon
b) Neuron
c) Synapse
d) Dendrite
Answer: b) Neuron -
What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip?
a) Hinge joint
b) Ball and socket joint
c) Pivot joint
d) Gliding joint
Answer: b) Ball and socket joint -
The condition caused by a lack of iodine in the diet is:
a) Scurvy
b) Rickets
c) Goiter
d) Beriberi
Answer: c) Goiter
Section 2: Community Health (25 MCQs)
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The primary health care approach was introduced in:
a) 1948
b) 1968
c) 1978
d) 1988
Answer: c) 1978 -
The expanded form of WHO is:
a) World Health Organization
b) World Hygiene Organization
c) Worldwide Health
Answer: a) World Health Organization
28. The primary level of health care focuses on:
a) Specialist services
b) Emergency care
c) Prevention and basic treatment
d) Rehabilitation
Answer: c) Prevention and basic treatment
29. The major cause of maternal mortality in developing countries is:
a) Diabetes
b) Hypertension
c) Postpartum hemorrhage
d) Tuberculosis
Answer: c) Postpartum hemorrhage
30. Which disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C?
a) Rickets
b) Scurvy
c) Pellagra
d) Beriberi
Answer: b) Scurvy
31. The term “epidemiology” refers to the study of:
a) Human anatomy
b) Disease patterns in populations
c) Drug interactions
d) Surgery techniques
Answer: b) Disease patterns in populations
32. The leading cause of under-five mortality worldwide is:
a) Malaria
b) Pneumonia
c) Malnutrition
d) Road accidents
Answer: b) Pneumonia
33. The key strategy to control communicable diseases is:
a) Vaccination
b) Chemotherapy
c) Isolation
d) Surgery
Answer: a) Vaccination
34. The recommended exclusive breastfeeding duration is:
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months
Answer: b) 6 months
35. Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Malaria
c) Diabetes
d) Hypertension
Answer: b) Malaria
36. Which Millennium Development Goal (MDG) focused on reducing child mortality?
a) MDG 2
b) MDG 3
c) MDG 4
d) MDG 6
Answer: c) MDG 4
37. What is the major cause of neonatal deaths globally?
a) Preterm birth complications
b) Road traffic accidents
c) Tuberculosis
d) Stroke
Answer: a) Preterm birth complications
38. The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) aims to prevent:
a) Non-communicable diseases
b) Vaccine-preventable diseases
c) Genetic disorders
d) Occupational hazards
Answer: b) Vaccine-preventable diseases
39. The primary function of oral rehydration solution (ORS) is to:
a) Reduce fever
b) Restore lost fluids and electrolytes
c) Kill bacteria
d) Improve appetite
Answer: b) Restore lost fluids and electrolytes
40. The full form of IMNCI is:
a) Integrated Maternal and Neonatal Care Initiative
b) Integrated Management of Neonatal and Child Illness
c) Improved Management of Nutrition and Childcare Initiative
d) Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Infections
Answer: b) Integrated Management of Neonatal and Child Illness
41. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
a) Health education
b) Vaccination
c) Screening for hypertension
d) Rehabilitation after stroke
Answer: c) Screening for hypertension
42. The main goal of family planning programs is to:
a) Increase birth rates
b) Promote population control and reproductive health
c) Provide nutrition supplements
d) Reduce school dropouts
Answer: b) Promote population control and reproductive health
43. A balanced diet consists of:
a) Only carbohydrates and proteins
b) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals
c) Only fruits and vegetables
d) Processed foods
Answer: b) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals
44. What is the recommended daily calorie intake for an adult woman?
a) 1200 kcal
b) 1500 kcal
c) 2000 kcal
d) 2500 kcal
Answer: c) 2000 kcal
45. The leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is:
a) Cancer
b) Cardiovascular diseases
c) Chronic respiratory diseases
d) Diabetes
Answer: b) Cardiovascular diseases
46. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Primary Health Care?
a) Community participation
b) Equity
c) Universal health coverage
d) Focus on tertiary care
Answer: d) Focus on tertiary care
47. The main mode of transmission of tuberculosis (TB) is:
a) Blood transfusion
b) Airborne droplets
c) Contaminated water
d) Mosquito bite
Answer: b) Airborne droplets
48. The primary vector for dengue fever is:
a) Anopheles mosquito
b) Aedes mosquito
c) Culex mosquito
d) Sandfly
Answer: b) Aedes mosquito
49. Which of the following contributes the most to global child malnutrition?
a) Lack of clean water
b) War and conflicts
c) Poor maternal nutrition
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
50. The best way to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission is:
a) Using mosquito repellents
b) Avoiding physical activity
c) Practicing safe sex and using sterilized needles
d) Taking antibiotics
Answer: c) Practicing safe sex and using sterilized needles
