#1
What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?
Ventral
ExplanationRefers to the anterior side or belly side of the body.
#2
Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
Kidney
ExplanationFilters blood to remove waste and excess fluids, producing urine.
#3
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
ExplanationTransport oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.
#4
What is the function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?
Store bile
ExplanationStores bile produced by the liver until needed for digestion.
#5
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?
Pancreas
ExplanationEndocrine organ regulating blood sugar levels by producing insulin.
#6
What is the main function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
Gas exchange
ExplanationSmall air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs in the lungs.
#7
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
ExplanationThe outer covering of the body, serving as a protective barrier.
#8
In which part of the digestive system does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
Small Intestine
ExplanationMain site for absorbing nutrients from digested food.
#9
What is the term for the outermost layer of the skin?
Epidermis
ExplanationThe top layer of the skin, providing protection.
#10
Which bone is commonly referred to as the thigh bone?
Femur
ExplanationThe longest and strongest bone in the human body.
#11
Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye?
Iris
ExplanationRegulates the size of the pupil to control light entry.
#12
What is the medical term for the shinbone?
Tibia
ExplanationLarge bone in the lower leg, commonly known as the shinbone.
#13
What is the scientific name for the collarbone?
Clavicle
ExplanationBone that connects the shoulder blade to the sternum.
#14
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
ExplanationPart of the respiratory system involved in sound production.
#15
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate?
Medulla Oblongata
ExplanationControls vital autonomic functions in the brainstem.
#16
What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?
Scapula
ExplanationFlat, triangular bone connecting the upper arm to the thorax.
#17
In the context of blood types, what does the 'Rh' stand for?
Rhesus
ExplanationRefers to the Rhesus factor, a protein on the surface of red blood cells.
#18
Which bone forms the forehead and the upper eye sockets?
Frontal bone
ExplanationBone forming the forehead and upper eye sockets.