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1 Which is the only vitamin that the human body can synthesize?
A Vitamin D, through exposure to sunlight.
2 How many pairs of chromosomes make up the DNA of a normal human body?
A 23. One pair is the sex chromosomes, which determine the sex of the individual. In females, these are two X chromosomes (XX), and in males, they are one X and one Y chromosome (XY).
3 Which domestic animals are the most susceptible to the disease “blue tongue”?
A Sheep. Bluetongue primarily affects ruminants like sheep, cattle, goats, and deer. It can also affect camelids, such as llamas and alpacas. While all ruminants can be infected, sheep are the most susceptible and often show the most severe symptoms.
4 What does the acronym LASER stand for?
A Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. It refers to a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.
5 The Pollex is the anatomical name for what part of the human body?
A The thumb, the first digit – hallux for big toe.
6 What does the acronym RADAR stand for?
A Radio Detection and Ranging. It is a device capable of detecting objects at far off distances, measuring the distance or range of the object by using electromagnetic waves.
7 How many vertebrae are there in the human neck?
A Seven. Even though the neck of a giraffe can be eight feet long, they also have seven neck vertebrae – but unlike our vertebrae, each of theirs can be up to 10 inches long.
8 Bronze is an alloy of copper and which other metal?
A Tin. It can also include other metals like aluminium, manganese, and phosphorus, but tin is the most common alloying element. The standard composition of bronze is around 88% copper and 12% tin.
9 What is measured by a goniometer used in surveying and map-making?
A Angles. The term goniometry derives from two Greek words, γωνία (gōnía) ‘angle’ and μέτρον (métron) ‘measure’. The protractor is a commonly used type in the fields of mechanics, engineering, and geometry.
10 What does an ammeter measure?
A Electric current flowing through a circuit. It’s an essential tool for understanding and troubleshooting electrical systems.