#1
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin in the human body?
Pancreas
ExplanationPancreas produces insulin for blood sugar regulation.
#2
Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue in the human body?
Adipose tissue
ExplanationAdipose tissue is not a type of muscle tissue; it's fat storage tissue.
#3
Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
Production of insulin
ExplanationSkin doesn't produce insulin; its functions include protection and sensation.
#4
What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?
Storage and release of bile
ExplanationGallbladder stores and releases bile to aid digestion.
#5
Which of the following is a function of the spleen?
Filtering and removing damaged blood cells
ExplanationSpleen filters and removes damaged blood cells and pathogens from the blood.
#6
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Breathing and gas exchange
ExplanationRespiratory system facilitates breathing and gas exchange with the environment.
#7
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as heartbeat and breathing?
Medulla oblongata
ExplanationMedulla oblongata regulates basic bodily functions like heartbeat and breathing.
#8
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the human body?
Blood filtration and waste removal
ExplanationKidneys filter blood and remove waste products from the body.
#9
Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
Insulin
ExplanationInsulin regulates blood sugar levels in the body.
#10
What is the role of red blood cells in the human body?
Carrying oxygen to tissues
ExplanationRed blood cells transport oxygen to body tissues.
#11
Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
Pituitary gland
ExplanationPituitary gland is the 'master gland' controlling other endocrine glands.
#12
What is the function of the lymphatic system in the human body?
Fighting infections and draining fluids
ExplanationLymphatic system fights infections and drains excess fluids from tissues.
#13
In which part of the digestive system does most of the nutrient absorption occur?
Small intestine
ExplanationMost nutrient absorption happens in the small intestine in the digestive system.
#14
What is the name of the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
ExplanationFemur is the largest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.
#15
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?
Somatic nervous system
ExplanationSomatic nervous system controls voluntary movements in the body.
#16
What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
ExplanationAlveoli facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.
#17
Which of the following is part of the central nervous system?
Spinal cord
ExplanationSpinal cord is part of the central nervous system.