General,Other,Physiology
How well do you know the human body? Dive into this interactive quiz and discover how much you really know about what's happening beneath the skin!
1.Which part of the human brain is primarily responsible for regulating basic functions like breathing and heart rate?
- A. Cerebellum
- B. Medulla Oblongata
- C. Frontal Lobe
- D. Hippocampus
2.What is the primary function of red blood cells?
- A. Clotting
- B. Immune response
- C. Transporting oxygen
- D. Fighting bacteria
3.The humerus is found in which part of the body?
- A. Leg
- B. Hand
- C. Arm
- D. Foot
4.What gland produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar?
- A. Thyroid
- B. Pancreas
- C. Pituitary
- D. Adrenal
5.Which muscle contracts to cause the lungs to expand during inhalation?
- A. Gluteus Maximus
- B. Latissimus Dorsi
- C. Biceps Brachii
- D. Diaphragm
6.The organ known as the ‘gateway to the liver’ is:
- A. Spleen
- B. Gallbladder
- C. Pancreas
- D. Kidney
7.Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
- A. Right Atrium
- B. Left Atrium
- C. Right Ventricle
- D. Left Ventricle
8.The cranial nerve responsible for vision is called the:
- A. Olfactory Nerve
- B. Trigeminal Nerve
- C. Optic Nerve
- D. Vestibulocochlear Nerve
9.What is the smallest bone in the human body?
- A. Femur
- B. Ulna
- C. Patella
- D. Stapes
10.The knee joint is classified as which type of joint?
- A. Ball and Socket
- B. Hinge
- C. Pivot
- D. Saddle
11.The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood, is called the:
- A. Alveolus
- B. Nephron
- C. Lobule
- D. Bronchiole
12.Which vitamin is primarily responsible for blood clotting?
- A. Vitamin C
- B. Vitamin D
- C. Vitamin A
- D. Vitamin K
13.What part of the cell membrane controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell?
- A. Mitochondria
- B. Nucleus
- C. Cytoplasm
- D. Lipid Bilayer
14.What is the name of the structure that connects muscles to bones?
- A. Ligament
- B. Tendon
- C. Fascia
- D. Cartilage
15.The 'fight or flight' response is triggered by the release of adrenaline from which gland?
- A. Thyroid
- B. Adrenal
- C. Pituitary
- D. Pancreas
16.Which hormone is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle in women?
- A. Insulin
- B. Testosterone
- C. Estrogen
- D. Glucagon
17.Which sensory organ is responsible for maintaining equilibrium or balance in the body?
- A. Eyes
- B. Ears
- C. Nose
- D. Skin
18.What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
- A. Producing hormones
- B. Digesting food
- C. Circulating blood
- D. Fighting infections