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NTS MCQs

National Testing Service — Complete MCQ Bank

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151

Which enzyme present in saliva begins the digestion of starch in the mouth?

  • APepsin
  • BAmylase
  • CLipase
  • DTrypsin
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Correct Answer: Option B — Amylase
Explanation: Amylase present in saliva begins breaking down starch into simpler sugars during the initial stage of digestion before food even reaches the stomach.
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152

Which gland produces saliva to aid in the initial digestion of food in the mouth?

  • APituitary gland
  • BSalivary gland
  • CThyroid gland
  • DAdrenal gland
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Correct Answer: Option B — Salivary gland
Explanation: Salivary glands produce saliva containing enzymes like amylase that begin breaking down starches in food while also moistening it to ease swallowing and digestion.
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153

Which type of teeth are primarily used for grinding and chewing food at the back of the mouth?

  • AIncisors
  • BCanines
  • CMolars
  • DPremolars
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Correct Answer: Option C — Molars
Explanation: Molars located at the back of the mouth are primarily used for grinding and chewing food into smaller pieces before swallowing aiding in efficient digestion.
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154

Which type of teeth are primarily used for tearing food in humans?

  • AIncisors
  • BCanines
  • CMolars
  • DPremolars
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Correct Answer: Option B — Canines
Explanation: Canines are pointed teeth primarily used for tearing food while incisors cut and molars grind providing humans with a complete set of teeth for varied chewing functions.
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155

Which tube connects the middle ear to the throat helping equalize air pressure?

  • ACochlea
  • BEustachian tube
  • CAuditory canal
  • DSemicircular canal
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Correct Answer: Option B — Eustachian tube
Explanation: The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the throat helping equalize air pressure on both sides of the eardrum which is why ears may pop during altitude changes.
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156

Which part of the human ear converts sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain?

  • AEardrum
  • BCochlea
  • COuter ear
  • DEustachian tube
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Correct Answer: Option B — Cochlea
Explanation: The cochlea located in the inner ear converts sound vibrations into electrical nerve signals which are then transmitted to the brain via the auditory nerve for interpretation.
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157

Which part of the human ear is primarily responsible for maintaining balance?

  • ACochlea
  • BSemicircular canals
  • CEardrum
  • DAuditory nerve
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Correct Answer: Option B — Semicircular canals
Explanation: The semicircular canals located in the inner ear detect rotational movements of the head and play a primary role in maintaining body balance and spatial orientation.
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158

Which gas is most responsible for causing acid rain when it reacts with atmospheric moisture?

  • ACarbon dioxide
  • BSulfur dioxide
  • CNitrogen
  • DHelium
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Correct Answer: Option B — Sulfur dioxide
Explanation: Sulfur dioxide released from burning fossil fuels reacts with water vapor in the atmosphere forming sulfuric acid which falls as acid rain damaging soil water bodies and structures.
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159

Which everyday safety practice helps protect skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation during sun exposure?

  • AWearing dark clothing only
  • BApplying sunscreen
  • CDrinking more water
  • DAvoiding all outdoor activity
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Correct Answer: Option B — Applying sunscreen
Explanation: Applying sunscreen helps protect skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation by absorbing or reflecting UV rays reducing the risk of sunburn and long term skin damage from sun exposure.
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160

Which everyday phenomenon explains why a wet cloth dries faster on a windy day compared to a calm day?

  • AIncreased evaporation due to air movement
  • BDecreased evaporation due to air movement
  • CIncreased condensation
  • DSublimation effect
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Correct Answer: Option A — Increased evaporation due to air movement
Explanation: Wind increases evaporation by continuously removing the saturated air layer near the wet cloth surface allowing more water molecules to escape into the atmosphere causing faster drying.
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