UCAT General Knowledge 2

Question 1

Which organ produces insulin in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

Answer

Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans within the pancreas.

Question 2

What does DNA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Answer

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

Accepted Answer

Insulin secretion

Answer

Insulin is secreted by the pancreas, not the liver; the liver stores glycogen but does not produce insulin.

Question 4

How many chambers does the human heart have?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

The human heart has four chambers: left and right atria, and left and right ventricles.

Question 5

What is the normal resting heart rate for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

60–100 bpm

Answer

A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.

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