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Question 1
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What role does the hypothalamus play in the central nervous system?

AProcesses visual information
BControls balance and posture
CControls voluntary muscle movements
DRegulates body temperature and hunger.
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Question 2
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Which muscle is the largest in the human body?

ALatissimus dorsi
BGluteus maximus
CQuadriceps
DDeltoid
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Question 3
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Which muscle is known as the "six-pack" muscle?

ARectus abdominis
Brectus femoris
CTransversus abdominis
DObliques
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Question 4
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Which of the following is a sign of overtraining in a strength training programme?

 

AIncreased motivation
BPersistent muscle soreness and fatigue
CImproved sleep quality
DConsistent strength improvements
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Question 5
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Which organelle modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or use within the cell?

AMitochondrion
BGolgi apparatus
CCytoplasm
DLysosome
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Question 6
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Which mental health habit supports good personal health?

 

ASeeking support when feeling overwhelmed.
BIgnoring feelings of stress.
CWorking without rest for long hours.
DAvoiding social interactions.
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Question 7
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What corrective exercise principle is essential for improving mobility in stroke survivors?

 

AHigh-intensity interval training only
BPassive stretching only
CTask-specific repetitive training
DAvoidance of all physical activity
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Question 8
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A student misuses an opioid painkiller by taking a higher dose than prescribed. What is a serious and immediate effect
this can have on the body?

AA sudden increase in muscle strength.
BRespiratory depression.
CImproved coordination and balance.
DAn increase in heart rate and energy.
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Question 9
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A deficiency in calcium can lead to a condition in which bones become brittle and fragile, a condition known as:

 

AGoiter
BBeriberi
CPellagra
DOsteoporosis
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Question 10
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Why is water important for digestion?

AIt reduces the need for enzymes.
BIt creates acids that digest proteins.
CIt provides the calories needed for digestion.
DIt softens stool and aids in nutrient absorption.
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Question 11
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Why is dietary fibre an important part of a balanced diet?

AIt provides a high source of calories.
BIt is a source of essential amino acids.
CIt helps regulate digestion and prevents constipation.
DIt helps the body absorb vitamins more quickly.
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Question 12
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Which of the following is an effective method for controlling minor bleeding from a small cut?

AWrapping the wound in a tight bandage without applying pressure first.
BWashing the wound with an antiseptic and then leaving it exposed.
CApplying firm pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or bandage.
DApplying a tourniquet just above the cut.
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Question 13
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In a school setting, what is a key safety practice during emergency drills?

 

AStaying calm and following instructions from teachers
BGathering all personal belongings before leaving
CLeaving the building through the main entrance only
DRunning quickly to the nearest exit
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Question 14
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What type of communicable disease is caused by protozoa?

AViral infections
BBacterial infections
CParasitic infections
DFungal infections
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Question 15
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Which tool in a first aid box is used to remove small foreign objects from wounds?

AScissors
BTweezers
CAdhesive tape
DThermometer
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Question 16
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Which of these is a key component of a personal health screening that assesses a person's musculoskeletal health?

ABlood pressure and heart rate.
BFlexibility and range of motion tests.
CLung capacity test.
DBody Mass Index (BMI).
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Question 17
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Which of these is the best example of an aerobic exercise?

AJumping as high as possible.
BLifting a very heavy weight once.
CSprinting for 50 meters.
DJogging for 30 minutes at a steady pace.
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Question 18
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Which vitamin deficiency is known to cause a condition called Rickets in children, leading to soft bones and
deformities?

 

AVitamin K
BVitamin B12
CVitamin C
DVitamin D
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Question 19
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Which of these is NOT a component of physical fitness?

ABody composition
BCardiorespiratory endurance
CAcademic intelligence
DFlexibility
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Question 20
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In the case of a chemical burn to the skin, what is the first step you should take?

AImmediately flush the area with copious amounts of water.
BNeutralize the chemical with a neutralizing agent.
CApply a cold compress to the burn.
DCover the burn with a bandage to contain the chemical.
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