Fundamentals of Human Physiology Quiz

Explore fundamental concepts in physiology with our quiz! Test yourself on organs, hormones, and systems.

#1

Which organ is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body?

Liver
Kidney
Pancreas
Stomach
#2

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

Gas exchange
Transport of nutrients
Regulation of pH
Voice production
#3

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

Support
Protection of vital organs
Production of red blood cells
Storage of minerals
#4

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Regulating blood sugar levels
Producing digestive enzymes
Filtering waste products from the blood
Secreting insulin
#5

Which of the following is NOT a component of the lymphatic system?

Spleen
Lymph nodes
Heart
Thymus gland
#6

Which part of the brain is responsible for higher-level thinking processes such as reasoning and problem-solving?

Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Medulla oblongata
Hypothalamus
#7

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

To carry oxygen
To fight infection
To produce hormones
To regulate body temperature
#8

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as heartbeat and breathing?

Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Medulla oblongata
Hypothalamus
#9

What is the name of the process by which cells convert glucose into ATP?

Glycolysis
Photosynthesis
Krebs cycle
Oxidative phosphorylation
#10

Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?

Insulin
Thyroid hormone
Parathyroid hormone
Growth hormone
#11

Which type of muscle is under voluntary control?

Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
Visceral muscle
#12

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle?

Cortisol
Serotonin
Melatonin
Estrogen
#13

What hormone is primarily responsible for the fight or flight response?

Adrenaline
Insulin
Oxytocin
Melatonin
#14

What is the name of the valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle in the heart?

Tricuspid valve
Pulmonary valve
Mitral valve
Aortic valve
#15

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

Regulating metabolism
Maintaining body temperature
Controlling growth and development
Regulating fluid balance
#16

What is the name of the structure that connects the throat to the stomach?

Esophagus
Trachea
Bronchus
Colon
#17

Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?

Regulating body temperature
Controlling hunger and thirst
Producing insulin
Regulating sleep-wake cycles

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