Human Biology and Development Quiz

Test your knowledge on embryology, from organ development to hormonal functions and the human reproductive system.

#1

Which of the following is a function of the pancreas?

Production of bile
Regulation of blood sugar levels
Production of saliva
Storage of nutrients
#2

During which stage of pregnancy does the fetus develop its major organs?

First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
Postnatal period
#3

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the female reproductive system?

Ovary
Uterus
Prostate gland
Fallopian tube
#4

Which of the following is the site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

Larynx
Trachea
Alveoli
Bronchi
#5

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

Melatonin
Insulin
Adrenaline
Estrogen
#6

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

Regulating blood pressure
Producing urine
Producing red blood cells
Filtering waste products
#7

Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?

Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Insulin
#8

What is the term for the process by which a fertilized egg implants itself into the lining of the uterus?

Fertilization
Ovulation
Implantation
Gestation
#9

What is the name of the process by which cells specialize into different cell types during development?

Differentiation
Proliferation
Apoptosis
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#10

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

Supporting the body
Producing red blood cells
Protecting internal organs
Storing minerals
#11

What is the role of the adrenal glands?

Regulating blood sugar levels
Producing sex hormones
Producing adrenaline
Regulating body temperature
#12

Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?

Transporting oxygen to cells
Producing antibodies
Digesting food
Pumping blood to the body
#13

Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?

Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Interphase
#14

What is the main function of the hypothalamus in the brain?

Regulating body temperature
Controlling hunger and thirst
Producing hormones
Processing sensory information
#15

Which of the following is a characteristic of an ectotherm?

Regulates body temperature internally
Relies on external sources to regulate body temperature
Has a constant body temperature regardless of the environment
Maintains body temperature through shivering
#16

What is the name of the process by which nerve cells communicate with each other?

Mitosis
Osmosis
Synaptic transmission
Fertilization
#17

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

Detoxifying harmful substances
Producing bile
Regulating blood pressure
Storing glycogen
#18

What is the name of the process by which white blood cells engulf and destroy pathogens?

Phagocytosis
Pinocytosis
Endocytosis
Exocytosis

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