Basic Concepts in Anatomy and Medical Examination Quiz

Explore basic anatomy concepts with this quiz. From tissue types to organ functions, challenge your understanding of the human body.

#1

Which of the following is not a primary tissue type in the human body?

Epithelial
Muscle
Bone
Nervous
#2

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Heart
Liver
Skin
Brain
#3

Which of the following bones is not part of the axial skeleton?

Femur
Skull
Vertebrae
Ribs
#4

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Larynx
Trachea
Bronchus
Pharynx
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?

Striated appearance
Voluntary control
Involuntary control
Presence of intercalated discs
#6

What is the medical term for the thigh bone?

Tibia
Femur
Fibula
Patella
#7

Which of the following is a landmark used in medical examination of the abdomen?

Epiglottis
Acromion
Umbilicus
Tarsal
#8

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
100/70 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
#9

Which of the following is a component of the central nervous system?

Peripheral nerves
Spinal nerves
Cerebellum
Autonomic ganglia
#10

What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix?

Appendicitis
Colitis
Gastritis
Hepatitis
#11

Which of the following is a cranial nerve responsible for vision?

Vagus nerve (CN X)
Facial nerve (CN VII)
Optic nerve (CN II)
Accessory nerve (CN XI)
#12

What is the medical term for a broken bone?

Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Osteomyelitis
Fracture
#13

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

Transporting white blood cells
Absorbing dietary fats
Producing hormones
Maintaining fluid balance
#14

Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?

Filtering blood
Storing blood
Producing red blood cells
Immune response
#15

Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

Regulating body temperature
Producing insulin
Filtering blood
Digesting food
#16

Which of the following is a function of the medulla oblongata?

Regulating heart rate
Producing bile
Digesting food
Storing memories
#17

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

Producing bile
Storing glucose
Filtering blood
Producing insulin

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