Medical Terminology for Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Test your knowledge with 17 questions on anatomy, covering respiratory, endocrine, digestive systems & more.

#1

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Digestion
Transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Pumping blood
Filtering waste
#2

What is the term for the outermost layer of the skin?

Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous layer
#3

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Scapula
Humerus
Clavicle
Femur
#4

What is the medical term for the study of tissues?

Histology
Cytology
Osteology
Anatomy
#5

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

Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Amygdala
Pons
#6

Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?

Liver
Pancreas
Kidney
Stomach
#7

What is the purpose of the cerebellum in the brain?

Memory storage
Balance and coordination
Emotional processing
Visual perception
#8

Which hormone is responsible for regulating metabolism in the body?

Insulin
Estrogen
Thyroxine
Cortisol
#9

What is the function of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem?

Breathing and heartbeat regulation
Motor coordination
Language processing
Visual perception
#10

What is the function of the vestibular system in the inner ear?

Hearing
Balance and spatial orientation
Taste perception
Smell detection
#11

Which organ is responsible for detoxifying various substances in the blood?

Liver
Lung
Spleen
Gallbladder
#12

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Adipose tissue
#13

What is the primary function of the nephron in the kidney?

Filtering blood and producing urine
Storing bile
Digesting food
Producing red blood cells
#14

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

A
B
AB
O
#15

What is the primary function of the thymus gland?

Blood filtration
Immune system maturation
Insulin production
Hormone secretion
#16

In which part of the digestive system does most nutrient absorption occur?

Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Esophagus
#17

What is the medical term for the windpipe?

Bronchus
Alveoli
Trachea
Larynx

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