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Federal Public Service Commission — Complete MCQ Bank

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FPSC recruitment tests assess subject knowledge, general ability and job-related competence for federal government positions across Pakistan.

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151

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

  • AVeins
  • BArteries
  • CCapillaries
  • DVenules
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Correct Answer: Option B — Arteries
Explanation: Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to various tissues and organs throughout the body with the aorta being the largest and most significant artery.
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152

Which structure in the heart prevents the backward flow of blood between chambers?

  • AValves
  • BArteries
  • CVeins
  • DCapillaries
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Correct Answer: Option A — Valves
Explanation: Heart valves prevent the backward flow of blood between chambers ensuring efficient one directional circulation throughout the cardiovascular system during each heartbeat.
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153

Which muscle separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and assists in breathing?

  • ADiaphragm
  • BIntercostal muscles
  • CTrapezius
  • DBicep
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Correct Answer: Option A — Diaphragm
Explanation: The diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and contracts and relaxes to facilitate inhalation and exhalation.
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154

Which flap of tissue prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

  • ALarynx
  • BEpiglottis
  • CPharynx
  • DEsophagus
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Correct Answer: Option B — Epiglottis
Explanation: The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that folds over the trachea during swallowing preventing food and liquids from entering the airway and causing choking.
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155

Which structure in the throat is commonly known as the voice box and is responsible for sound production?

  • APharynx
  • BLarynx
  • CTrachea
  • DEpiglottis
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Correct Answer: Option B — Larynx
Explanation: The larynx commonly known as the voice box contains vocal cords that vibrate to produce sound and also helps protect the airway during swallowing.
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156

Which structure connects the throat to the lungs and branches into smaller airways within the chest?

  • AEsophagus
  • BTrachea
  • CLarynx
  • DPharynx
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Correct Answer: Option B — Trachea
Explanation: The trachea commonly known as the windpipe connects the throat to the lungs branching into smaller airways called bronchi that direct air into each lung.
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157

Which part of the human respiratory system is primarily responsible for warming and filtering incoming air?

  • ATrachea
  • BNasal cavity
  • CBronchi
  • DAlveoli
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nasal cavity
Explanation: The nasal cavity warms moistens and filters incoming air removing dust and pathogens before it travels further into the respiratory system for gas exchange.
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158

Which organ in the human body acts as a reservoir for blood and helps filter out old or damaged red blood cells?

  • ALiver
  • BSpleen
  • CPancreas
  • DKidney
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Correct Answer: Option B — Spleen
Explanation: The spleen acts as a reservoir for blood and filters out old or damaged red blood cells while also playing a role in immune system function within the body.
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159

Which organ produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels in the body?

  • ALiver
  • BPancreas
  • CKidney
  • DSpleen
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pancreas
Explanation: The pancreas produces insulin a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels by allowing cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream for energy or storage.
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160

Which organ stores bile produced by the liver until it is needed for digestion?

  • APancreas
  • BGallbladder
  • CStomach
  • DSpleen
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Correct Answer: Option B — Gallbladder
Explanation: The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver releasing it into the small intestine when needed to help digest fatty foods consumed during meals.
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