Human Anatomy and Defense Mechanisms Quiz

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#1

Which organ produces insulin?

Liver
Pancreas
Kidneys
Spleen
#2

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

Spleen
Thymus
Pituitary gland
Lymph nodes
#3

Which structure connects the pharynx to the stomach?

Trachea
Esophagus
Bronchi
Larynx
#4

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

Femur
Stapes
Tibia
Fibula
#5

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Venules
#6

Which of the following bones is not part of the human skull?

Mandible
Maxilla
Clavicle
Temporal
#7

Which leukocyte is primarily responsible for antibody production?

Neutrophil
Eosinophil
Monocyte
Lymphocyte
#8

What is the term for the process of engulfing and digesting foreign particles or cells by phagocytes?

Phagocytosis
Pinocytosis
Endocytosis
Exocytosis
#9

Which gland regulates calcium levels in the blood?

Thyroid gland
Pineal gland
Parathyroid gland
Adrenal gland
#10

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature and hunger?

Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Hypothalamus
Medulla oblongata
#11

Which type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Striated muscle
#12

Which gland is often called the 'master gland' because it regulates other endocrine glands?

Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gland
Pineal gland
#13

Which immunoglobulin is involved in allergic reactions?

IgA
IgD
IgE
IgG
#14

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Larynx
Pharynx
Esophagus
Trachea
#15

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

Regulating body temperature
Producing vitamin C
Protecting against pathogens
Sensing touch and pressure
#16

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Scapula
Humerus
Clavicle
Sternum
#17

Which gland is responsible for the production of melatonin?

Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pineal gland
Pituitary gland

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