Human Body : Multiple Choice Quiz Questions with Answers

1. What is the body temperature of a normal man?

A. 81.1oC
B. 36.9oC
C. 98.6oC
D. 21.7oC
2. Which of the following helps in clotting of blood?
A. Vitamin B1
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
3. Total volume of blood in a normal adult human being is
A. 5-6 liters
B. 3-4 liters
C. 8-10 liters
D. 10-12 liters
4. Red blood corpuscles are formed in the
A. Liver
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
5. How many bones are there in an adult human being?
A. 210
B. 260
C. 206
D. 300

6. The pancreas secretes

A. Insulin

B. Bile juice

C. Peptic juice

D. None of these

7. Tibia is a bone found in the

A. Skull

B. Arm

C. Leg

D. Face

8. The largest part of the human brain is the

A. Medulla oblongata

B. Cerebellum

C. Cerebrum

D. None of these

9. What is the main component of bones and teeth?

A. Calcium carbonate

B. Calcium phosphate

C. Calcium sulphate

D. Calcium nitrate

10. The main constituent of hemoglobin is

A. Chlorine

B. Iron

C. Calcium

D. None of these

11. The main function of the kidney is

A. To control blood pressure

B. To control body temperature

C. To remove waste product from the body

D. To help in digestion of food

12. The function of hemoglobin is

A. Transportation of oxygen

B. Destruction of bacteria

C. Prevention of anemia

D. Utilization of energy

13. Which of the following glands secrete tears?

A. Lachrymal

B. Pituitary

C. Thyroid

D. Pancreas

14. Which is the largest gland in the human body?

A. Thyroid

B. Liver

C. Pancreas

D. None of these

15. Which is the largest organ in the human body?

A. Liver

B. Heart

C. Skin

D. Kidney

16. A person of which of the following blood groups is called a universal donor?

A. O

B. AB

C. A

D. B

17. Which gland in the human body is called the master gland?

A. Pancreas

B. Thyroid

C. Pituitary

D. Spleen

18. How many bones are there in a newly born infant?

A. 206

B. 230

C. 280

D. 300

19. Which of the following have maximum calorific value?

A. Carbohydrates

B. Fats

C. Proteins

D. Vitamins

20. Which of the following vitamins promote healthy functioning of eyes in human beings?

A. Vitamin B

B. Vitamin C

C. Vitamin A

D. Vitamin D

21. The average heartbeat per minute in a normal man is

A. 50

B. 70

C. 80

D. 100

22. A person with which of the following blood groups can receive blood of any group?

A. A

B. AB

C. B

D. O

23. Malaria is a disease which effects the

A. Heart

B. Lungs

C. Spleen

D. Kidneys

24. Which of the following diseases is caused by virus?

A. Small pox

B. Tuberculosis

C. Malaria

D. Cholera

25. Medulla oblongata is a part of human

A. Heart

B. Brain

C. Liver

D. Sex organ

26. Myopia is a disease connected with

A. Ears

B. Eyes

C. Lungs

D. Brain

27. Leukemia is a disease of the

A. Lungs

B. Blood

C. Skin

D. Nerves

28. Short-sightedness can be corrected by using

A. Convex lens

B. Concave lens

C. Convex-concave lens

D. Concave-convex lens

29. Trachoma is a disease of the

A. Liver

B. Eyes

C. Lungs

D. Kidneys

30. Match the following

Column I Column II

A. Beriberi 1. Vitamin A

B. Scurvy 2. Vitamin B

C. Rickets 3. Vitamin C

D. Night Blindness 4. Vitamin D

ABCD

(a) 3 2 1 4

(b) 2 1 3 4

(c) 2 3 4 1

(d) 2 3 1 4

31. Typhoid and cholera are typical examples of

A. Infectious diseases

B. Air-borne disease

C. Water-borne disease

D. None of these

32. Pyorrhea is a disease of the

A. Nose

B. Gums

C. Heart

D. Lungs

33. Lack of what causes diabetes.

A. Sugar

B. Insulin

C. Calcium

D. Vitamins

34. Appendix is appendix is a part of

A. Small intestine

B. Large intestine

C. Stomach

D. Liver

35. Match the following columns

Column I Column II

A. Cataract 1. Bones

B. Jaundice 2. Eyes

C. Diabetes 3. Liver

D. Arthritis 4. Pancreas

ABCD

(a) 2 3 4 1

(b) 2 3 1 4

(c) 1 3 4 2

(d) 3 2 4 1

36. Bronchitis is a disease of which of the following organs?

A. Blood

B. Bladder

C. Liver

D. Respiratory tract

37. ECG is used for the diagnosis of aliments of

A. Brain

B. Heart

C. Kidneys

D. Lungs

38. Biopsy is done on

A. Tissues taken from a dead body

B. Tissues taken form a living body

C. Blood from veins

D. Blood from arteries

39. Barium is used for

A. Checking blood group

B. X-ray of alimentary canal

C. X-ray of brain

D. None of these

40. Dialysis is used for the treatment of

A. Kidney failure

B. Heart weakness

C. Brain diseases

D. None of these

41. Insulin is injected into the intestines by

A. Pancreas

B. Liver

C. Stomach

D. Gall bladder

42. Lock Jaw, i.e., difficulty in opening the mouth is a symptom of

A. Cholera

B. Plague

C. Tetanus

D. Diphtheria

43. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?

A. Plague-rats

B. Rabies-dog

C. Tapeworm-pig

D. Poliomyelitis-monkey

44. Match the following columns

Column I Column II

A. Air-borne 1. Tetanus

B. Water-borne 2. Tuberculosis

C. Contact 3. Cholera

D. Wound 4. Syphilis

ABCD

(a) 2 3 1 4

(b) 2 3 4 1

(c) 3 2 4 1

(d) 4 3 2 1
45. Ricketts is a disease of the
A. Bones
B. Tissue
C. Muscles
D. Blood
46. Which of the following statements is correct
A. Pulmonary artery carries pure blood
B. Pulmonary artery carries impure blood
C. Pulmonary vein carries impure blood
D. None of these
47. Lungs are situated in the
A. Abdominal cavity
B. Pericardial cavity
C. Buccal cavity
D. Thoracic cavity
48. The human cell contains
A. 44 chromosomes
B. 48 chromosomes
C. 46 chromosomes
D. 23 chromosomes
49. Enzymes help in

A. Respiration

B. Digestion of food

C. Immune system

D. Reproduction

50. Food is normally digested in the

A. Liver

B. Stomach

C. Small intestines

D. Large intestines

Answers

1. b
2. d
3. a
4. b
5. c
6. a
7. c
8. c
9. b
10. b
11. c
12. a
13. a
14. b
15. c
16. a
17. c
18. d
19. a
20. c

21. b
22. b
23. c
24. a
25. b
26. b
27. b
28. b
29. b
30. c
31. c
32. b
33. b
34. b
35. a
36. d
37. b
38. b
39. b
40. a
41. d
42. c
43. d
44. b
45. a
46. b
47. d
48. c
49. b
50. c

1. All Life begins with a single _____________.

A) tissue
B) microbe
C) cell
D) organ
2. The control center of a cell is the _____________.
A) cytoplasm

B) cell membrane
C) chromosome
D) nucleus
3. Skin, ears, and kidneys are examples of _____________.
A) organ systems
B) organs
C) cells
D) tissues
4. The _____________ system removes waste products from the body.
A) Integumentary
B) All of these
C) Digestive
D) Excretory
5. A group of similar cells performing the same function is a(n) _____________.
A) cell
B) tissue
C) organ
D) system
6. The type of joint in your knee is a _____________ joint.
A) ball & socket
B) hinge
C) fixed
D) gliding
7. The type of joint found in your shoulder is a _____________ joint.
A) hinge
B) ball & socket
C) fixed
D) gliding
8. One important function of bones is to produce _____________.
A) tendons
B) blood cells
C) ligaments
D) cartilage
9. Breathing, heart beating, and food digesting are examples of activities using
_____________ type of muscles.
A) involuntary
B) striated
C) cardiac
D) voluntary
10. Walking, running, and carrying a book involve using _____________ type of
muscles.
A) cardiac
B) involuntary
C) voluntary

D) striated
11. Cardiac muscle tissue can be found in your _____________.
A) Liver
B) Brain
C) Stomach
D) Heart
12. Skin helps the body maintain a steady _____________ through perspiration and
enlarging of blood vessels.
A) Tan
B) Pace
C) Heart beat
D) Temperature
13. Digestion begins in the _____________.
A) stomach
B) small intestine
C) large intestine
D) mouth
14. The human heart has _____________ chambers (rooms).
A) Five
B) Two
C) Four
D) Three
15. The top chambers of the heart are called the _____________.
A) Ventricle
B) Atrium
C) Septum
D) Aorta
16. The bottom of the heart is called the _____________.
A) Ventricle
B) Aorta
C) Atrium
D) Septum
17. Arteries, Veins, and capillaries are the _____________ in the circulatory system.
A) cells
B) vessels
C) tissues
D) organs
18. This blood type is called the "universal donor:
A) Type AB
B) Type A
C) Type O
D) Type B
19. The main organ in the respiratory system is the _____________.
A) Lung

B) Trachea
C) Diaphragm
D) Bronchi
20. In which structure is blood filtered within the kidneys?
A) nephron
B) ureter
C) gland
D) bladder
21. Water, urea, and other wastes are eliminated in a fluid called _____________.
A) urine
B) perspiration
C) protein
D) carbon dioxide
22. The _____________ makes urea and breaks down old red blood cells.
A) Kidneys
B) Urethra
C) Pancreas
D) Liver
23. Axon, cell body, and dendrites are parts of a _____________ cell.
A) Nerve
B) Epithelial
C) Prokaryotic
D) Cardiac
24. A nerve cell is also called a(n) _____________.
A) neuron
B) epithelial
C) cardiac
D) prokaryotic
25. The central nervous system includes:
A) Nerves
B) Spinal Cord
C) Brain & Spinal Cord
D) Brain
26. The peripheral nervous system includes :
A) Brain
B) Brain & Spinal Cord
C) Spinal Cord
D) Nerves
27. The part of the brain responsible for thinking and memory is the_____________
A) Medulla
B) Spinal Cord
C) Cerebrum
D) Cerebellum
28. The part of the brain responsible for involuntary actions such as breathing and heart

beat is the _____________

A) Medulla
B) Spinal Cord
C) Cerebrum
D) Cerebellum
29. The endocrine gland that helps regulate blood glucose levels:
A) Adrenal
B) Pituitary
C) Thyroid
D) Pancreas
30. The endocrine gland helps control other glands and regulates blood pressure: and
water balance
A) Pituitary
B) Thyroid
C) Adrenal
D) Pancreas
31. The endocrine organ controls changes in a male's body and regulates the production
of sperm:
A) Testes
B) Pituitary
C) Adrenal
D) Thymus
32. The endocrine gland regulates hormones that control metabolism and energyrelated reactions:
A) Adrenal
B) Pancreas
C) Pituitary
D) Thyroid
33. What is the term which describes the time an egg is released from an ovary?
A) Fertilization
B) Ovulation
C) Duplication
D) Reproduction
34. What is the term which describes the joining together of a sperm and an egg?
A) Fertilization
B) Reproduction
C) Duplication
D) Ovulation
35. The primary function of the system is to support and protect the body.
A) Respiratory
B) Muscular
C) Digestive
D) Skeletal
36. The primary function of this system is to be a communication and response system

for the body.

A) Nervous
B) Endocrine
C) Excretory
D) Lymphatic
37. The primary function of this system is to help you fight pathogens (germs).
A) Lymphatic
B) Excretory
C) Nervous
D) Endocrine
38. The primary function of this system is to break down food into usable form and to
remove waste products.
A) Digestive
B) Respiratory
C) Skeletal
D) Muscular
39. The bone that protects the brain is called the _____________
A) tibia
B) cranium
C) ribs
D) patella
40. The bone(s) that protect the lungs are called the _____________.
A) tibia
B) patella
C) ribs
D) cranium
41. A condition in which bones become weak and break easily is called
_____________.
A) osteoporosis
B) acne
C) rickets
D) arthritis
42. The bone that prove heart is called the _____________.
A) pelvis
B) vertebrae
C) clavicle
D) sternum
43. The bone(s) that protect the spinal cord:
A) sternum
B) clavicle
C) vertebrae
D) pelvis
44. The finger-like projections in the small intestine that "soak up" nutrients:
A) alveoli

B) phlanges
C) villi
D) clavicle
45. Tiny air sacs at the ends of the bronchi tubes in the lungs:
A) phlanges
B) alveoli
C) villi
D) clavicle
46. Skin, hair, and nails are part of this system:
A) Endocrine
B) Lymphatic
C) Integumentary
D) Digestive
47. Tonsils, Spleen, and Lymph are part of this system which collects excess fluids and
helps to fight pathogens (germs):
A) Endocrine
B) Integumentary
C) Lymphatic
D) Digestive
48. The human body system that includes these glands, thyroid, adrenals, and pancreas:
A) Excretory
B) Digestive
C) Reproductive
D) Endocrine
49. The sex cells are made in the male testes and female ovaries of this system which
enables human race to continue on.
A) Digestive
B) Reproductive
C) Endocrine
D) Excretory
50. These two body systems work together to allow a person to move, talk, and run.
A) Digestive & Excretory
B) Skeletal & Muscular
C) Integumentary & Lymphatic
D) Endocrine & Reproductive
51. Tell how alveoli in the lungs and villi in the small intestine are alike.
52. Describe one system in the human body. List parts and functions of each (part).
53. What is the only human body system you can live without?
54. List any further questions you many have about the human body.
55. Which organ belongs to the Digestive System:
A)Trachea
B)Heart
C)Stomach
D) Thymus

Answer Key
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.B 5.B
16.A 17.D 18.C 19.A
29.D 30.A 31.A 32.D
42.D 43.C 44.C 45.B

6.B 7.B 8.B 9.A 10.C 11.D 12.D 13.D 14.C 15.B
20.A 21.A 22.A 23.A 24.A 25.C 26.B 27.C 28.A
33.B 34.A 35.D 36.A 37.A 38.A 39.B 40.C 41.A
46.C 47.C 48.D 49.B 50.B 51. 52. 53. 54. 55.C

Which is the four chambered muscular organ which includes the right and left ventricles and
the right and left auricle?
A.
Spleen
B.
Heart
C.
Liver
2.
What bones form the upper limbs?
A. Cervical, thoracis, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal
B. Cuboid, calcaneum, innominate bone, talus and cuneforms
C. Humerus, radius, ulna,carpals, metacarpals and phalanges
3.
How do muscles act?
A.
Only pull
B.
Both push and pull
C.
Only push
4. What is the average weight of the liver?
A.
3 to 4 kgs (6 to 9 lbs)
B.
1.4 - 1.8 kgs (3 - 4 lbs)
C.
4.8 kgs (9 lbs)
5. After passing through the kidneys, how long does it take for blood to go around the body
and return?
A.
1 hour
B.

5 minutes

C.

15 minutes
6. How many pairs of spinal nerves are there and what are the networks formed by them
called?
A.
12, cranials
B.
50, brachials
C.
31, plexuses
7. Breathing in and out is known as what?
A.
Respiration
B.
C.
8.
A.
B.
C.
9.
A.

Inhalation
Expiration
How many vertebrae make up the spine?
42
33
26
How many bones make up the skull?
22 - 8 cranial and 14 facial

B.
C.

40 - 20 cranial, 16 facial and 4 mandible

15 - 1 cranial, 13 facial and 1 maxillae
10.

A.

Name the hip bones?

Scapula, clavicle

B.
C.

Ulna, radius
Pelvis, sacrum
11.
Which bones make up the lower limbs?
A. Femur, patella, innominate, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
B. Humerus, radius, ulna,carpals, metacarpals and phalanges
C. Frontal, occipital, ethmoid, sphenoid, temporal, parietal
12. What is the difference between the heartbeats of a normal adult and children and the
elderly?
A. The heart beats at the same rate in children & the elderly
B. The heart beats slower in children & the elderly
C. The heart beats faster in children & the elderly
13.

Where is the sacrum located?

A.
Wrist
B.
Neck
C.
Lower back
14.
What controls balance and equilibrium?
A. Movement of the eyes transferred to the brain via the optical nerve
B.Movement of fluid in the ear, transferred to the cerebellum via the vestibular nerve
C. The Organ of Corti transferred to the cerebrum via the cochleal nerve
15. What two organs form the central nervous system?
A. Cerebellum and medulla oblongata
B.
Brain and spinal cord
C.
Brain and cranial nerves
16.
The correct path for air entering the body is ?
A.
Mouth / nose, throat, gullet, lungs
B. Mouth /nose, pharynx, oesophagus, bronchus, lungs
C. Mouth/ nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
1
7What is the proper name for
.the inner ear?
A.
B.

Cerebrum
Cochlea

C.

Sartorius
18.

A.
B.
C.

How many thoracic vertebrae are there in the body?

16
8
12

19.
A.
B.

In the ankle

C.
20.
A.
B.
C.
21.
A.
B.

Where are the atlas and axis?

In the neck

In the face
Where will you find the metatarsals?
In the foot
In the skull
In the hand
Which is the second largest organ in the body?
The spleen
The liver

C.

The Heart
22. The ankle is made up of which of the following bones?
A. Capitate, hamate, lunate, scaphoid, pisiform, trapezium, triquetral, and trapezoid
B. Atlas, axis, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx
C. Talus, acicular navicular, calcareous calcaneum, 3 cuneiforms and the cuboid
23.
Where are the kidneys located?
A. High in the back behind the 12th Ribs
B. On the left side between the 9th and 11th rib
C. High on the right side of the abdomen
24. How many bones in a complete human skeleton, including the 5 fused bones of the
sacrum and the 4 fused bones of the coccyx?
A.
185
B.
213
C.
206
25. Which is the largest Organ in the human body?
A.
The Skin
B.
C.

The Heart
The Liver
26. What is the approximate length of the spinal cord, and where does it extend from and to?
A. 45 cms (17.5 "), from medulla to 1st lumbar vertebra
B. 10 cms (4") , from medulla to brachial plexus
C. 120 cms (55"), from the cerebellum to the coccyx
27. Where will you find the lunate and scaphoid bones?
A.
In the wrist
B.
In the Ankle
C.
In the face
28. Which organ is acts as a purifying plant, and is responsible for building up compounds to
send around the body, particularly glucose for the function of the brain?
A.
The liver

B.

The heart

C.

The Kidneys
29. If the compressed filter tubes of the kidney were stretched out, how far would they go?
A.
Over 80 kms (50 miles)
B.
Over 1000 kms (625 miles)
C.
Over 15,000 kms (9375 miles)
30.
Name the most prominent nerve plexuses:
A. Cervical, brachial and lumbo-sacral
B.
C.

Median, peroneal and intercostal

Radial, femoral and pudendal

31. About how long is the spleen, and approximately how much does it weigh?
A. 10 cms (4") long, about 140 gms (5oz)
B. 45 cms (17.5") long, 1.4 kgs (3 lbs)
C. 13 cms (5") long, about 200 gms (7oz)
32. The smallest bones in the body are the Malleus (hammer), Incus (anvil) and Stapes
(stirrup). Where are they located, and what is the collective name for them?
A.
In the nose, Inferior Turbinate
B.
Under the tongue, Hyoid
C.
In the ear, Ossicles
33.
Where is the heart located?
A. On left side of chest between 5th & 8th ribs
B.
High on right side of abdomen
C. In the back between 9 & 11th ribs touching left kidney
34. Which organ deals with the destruction of worn out blood corpuscles, manufactures
lymphocytes and holds a reserve supply of blood?
A.
The liver
B.
The gall bladder
C.
The spleen
35. Breathing can be controlled voluntarily, in which part of the brain is this function
controlled?
A.
Pons Variolis
B.
Cerebellum
C.
Medulla Oblongata
36. How many lobes have the left and right lungs respectively?
A.
1&2
B.
2 each
C.
2&3
37. Which organ is located between the 9th 10th and 11th ribs, touching the left kidney?
A.
The spleen
B.
The heart
C.
The liver
38. Which organ is responsible for eliminating toxins and monitoring the levels of water,
acids, salts and protein in the body?
A.
The liver

B.
C.

The kidneys
The spleen
39.
Select the bones of the wrist ?
A. Capitate, hamate, lunate, scaphoid, pisiform, trapezium, triquetral, and trapezoid
B. Atlas, axis, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx
C. Talus, navicular, calcaneum, 3 cuneiforms and cuboid
40.
Where would you find the organ of Corti?
A.
In the ear
B.
In the brain
C.
In the heart
41.
How many parts is the brain divided into?
A.
2: Cerebrum & Spinal Chord
B. 3: Cerebrum, cerebellum, pons varioli
C. 5: Cerebellum, cerebrum, midbrain, medulla oblongata, pons varioli
The ear does the following jobs:
A) Collects sounds
B) Processes sounds
C) Sends sound signals to your brain
D) All of the above
Ears help you keep your balance true or false?
A) True
B) False
Which part of the ear takes soundwaves and turns them into vibrations?
A) Ear canal
B) Inner ear
C) Eardrum
D) Middle ear
What are the most delicate bones in your body called?
A) Cochlea

B) Soft bones
C) Ossicles
D) Auricle
Which of the following is a good way to take care of your ears?
A) Wear earplugs at loud music concerts
B) Dont poke your ears with cotton swabs
C) Keep the volume down on your music player
D) All of the above
What tiny bone is attached to the eardrum? Hint: We hope you nail this one.
A) Malleus (hammer)
B) Incus (anvil)
C) Stapes (stirrup)
What separates the outer ear from the middle ear?
A) Auricle
B) The ear wall
C) Eardrum
D) Cochlea
Fluid moving in the _______________ causes you to feel dizzy even after you stop
spinning around.
A) Eustachian tubes
B) Semicircular canals

C) Erie canals
D) Ear canals
What part of your ear is responsible for the popping sensation you feel when youre
flying in an airplane?
A) Liberty tube
B) Eustachian tube
C) Auditory nerve
D) Cochlear tube
Which part of the ear do people pierce to wear earrings?
A) Auricle (or pinna)
B) Middle ear
C) Outer ear canal
D) Malleous

What is the skeletal system?

All the bones in the body
All the muscles and tendons
All the body's organs, both soft and hard tissue
All the bones in the body and the tissues that connect them

How many bones are there in the average person's body?

33
206

639
It varies by the individual.

Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?

Bone is where most blood cells are made.
Bone serves as a storehouse for various minerals.
Bone is a dry and non-living supporting structure.
Bone protects and supports the body and its organs.

Which bone protects the brain?

Calcium
The cranium
The cerebrum
The cerebellum

Besides the brain, the skull also protects ...

the lungs
the diaphragm
the body's cells
the sense organs

The purpose of the rib cage is to...

protect the stomach

protect the spinal cord

protect the heart and lungs
provide an object to which the lungs can attach

What makes bones so strong?

Silica
Cartilage
Blood and marrow
Calcium and phosphorous

What is the difference between cartilage and bone?

Bone is rubbery, and cartilage is firm.
Cartilage is rubbery, and bone is firm.
Bone is a more primitive tissue than cartilage.
Bone is inside the body, and cartilage is outside.

The hollow space in the middle of bones is filled with ...

air
blood
bone cells
bone marrow

What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

They have different bone marrow.
They are made of different materials.
They have different sizes of bone cells.
They have different arrangement of bone cells.

What is a joint?
A hinge
A ball and socket
The place where two bones are joined
The place where tendons are fastened together

Muscles are made of ...

silica
polyester threads
calcium and phosphorous
groups of cells called fibres

How do muscles attached to the bones move the body?

automatically
pull movement only
push movement only
push and pull movement

What is the function of a tendon?

To link bones to bones
To link muscles to bones
To link muscles to ligaments
To bind the cells in compact bone closer together