#1
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?
Gas exchange
Filtering blood
Regulating blood pH
Producing sound
#2
What is the normal resting heart rate for adults?
60-80 beats per minute
90-120 beats per minute
30-50 beats per minute
150-180 beats per minute
#3
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
#4
Which organ produces insulin in the human body?
Liver
Pancreas
Kidney
Spleen
#5
Which of the following is a function of red blood cells?
Transporting oxygen to body tissues
Producing insulin
Digesting food
Regulating body temperature
#6
What is the medical term for a stroke?
Myocardial infarction
Cerebrovascular accident
Pulmonary embolism
Aneurysm
#7
What is the medical term for the windpipe?
Bronchus
Trachea
Larynx
Pharynx
#8
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Detoxifying harmful substances
Storing glucose as glycogen
Producing insulin
Producing bile
#9
Which of the following is responsible for the transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system?
Neurotransmitters
Synapses
Axons
Dendrites
#10
What is the medical term for inflammation of the joints?
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Scoliosis
Rheumatism
#11
Which of the following is a characteristic of autoimmune diseases?
They are caused by infectious agents
They result from the body's immune system attacking its own cells
They are only acquired through genetics
They primarily affect the digestive system
#12
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Thyroid gland
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
#13
What is the medical term for the eardrum?
Tympanic membrane
Cochlea
Stapes
Malleus
#14
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?
Sudden weight gain
Severe headache
Chest pain or discomfort
Persistent cough
#15
Which of the following is NOT a type of diabetes?
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational
Hyperglycemic
#16
What is the medical term for the thigh bone?
#17
What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Humerus
Radius
Clavicle
Ulna
#18
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of asthma?
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
Fever
Wheezing
#19
Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
Cardiac muscle
Skeletal muscle
Adipose tissue
Smooth muscle
#20
What is the medical term for a broken bone?
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Fracture
Dislocation
#21
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes?
Increased thirst
Weight gain
Frequent urination
Fatigue
#22
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the appendix?
Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Appendixectomy
Appendicectomy
#23
Which of the following is a symptom of anemia?
High blood pressure
Frequent urination
Pale skin
Increased appetite
#24
What is the medical term for the kneecap?
#25
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Regulating blood pressure
Producing red blood cells
Filtering waste from the blood
Maintaining electrolyte balance