Fundamentals of Human Biology Quiz

Test your understanding of human physiology with this quiz covering organs, systems, and hormones. How well do you know the fundamentals?

#1

Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

Liver
Lungs
Heart
Kidneys
#2

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Transporting oxygen to cells
Digesting food
Producing hormones
Regulating body temperature
#3

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Transporting oxygen to cells
Regulating body temperature
Processing and transmitting information
Producing hormones
#4

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

Plasma
Platelets
Fibroblasts
Red blood cells
#5

Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?

Liver
Kidneys
Spleen
Pancreas
#6

What is the function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

Digesting proteins
Storing bile
Producing insulin
Absorbing nutrients
#7

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Providing support and structure
Producing blood cells
Facilitating movement
Producing digestive enzymes
#8

What is the name of the process by which cells break down glucose to release energy?

Respiration
Digestion
Fermentation
Photosynthesis
#9

What is the role of white blood cells in the immune system?

Transporting oxygen
Fighting infections
Carrying nutrients
Clotting blood
#10

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Cartilage muscle
#11

Which of the following is NOT a component of the central nervous system?

Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
Peripheral ganglia
#12

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

Transporting nutrients
Producing hormones
Maintaining fluid balance
Fighting infections
#13

Which gland is responsible for producing insulin?

Thyroid gland
Pancreas
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
#14

What is the function of the adrenal glands?

Regulating metabolism
Producing adrenaline
Balancing blood sugar levels
Regulating calcium levels
#15

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

Estrogen
Testosterone
Insulin
Thyroxine
#16

Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles?

Melatonin
Cortisol
Growth hormone
Adrenaline
#17

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth of bones and tissues?

Estrogen
Testosterone
Growth hormone
Insulin

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