The Human Body Quiz

The Human Body Quiz

The Human Body Quiz

Which part of the skin produces melanin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum
What is the main function of the hypothalamus?
Memory formation
Emotion regulation
Homeostasis maintenance
Visual processing
What is the scientific name for the shoulder blade?
Clavicle
Scapula
Humerus
Sternum
Which part of the nephron is responsible for water reabsorption?
Glomerulus
Proximal tubule
Loop of Henle
Collecting duct
Which organ produces insulin?
Liver
Pancreas
Kidney
Spleen
Which gland produces thyroid hormones?
Pituitary
Thyroid
Adrenal
Pancreas
Which part of the brain is responsible for speech and language?
Broca's area
Wernicke's area
Both A and B
Cerebellum
What is the function of the thymus gland?
Produce insulin
Regulate metabolism
Develop T-lymphocytes
Control growth
Which part of the brain is responsible for emotions and behavior?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Limbic system
Brainstem
How many bones are there in an adult human body?
206
208
212
214
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Medulla oblongata
What is the largest lymphoid organ in the human body?
Tonsils
Thymus
Spleen
Lymph nodes
Which part of the brain is responsible for emotional responses?
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Thalamus
Which part of the ear is responsible for detecting head position?
Cochlea
Eardrum
Semicircular canals
Auditory nerve
What is the main function of the duodenum?
Nutrient absorption
Bile storage
Initial digestion
Water reabsorption
Which part of the brain is responsible for visual processing?
Frontal lobe
Temporal lobe
Parietal lobe
Occipital lobe
What is the scientific name for the shinbone?
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
How many lobes does the human brain have?
Two
Three
Four
Five
How many pairs of cranial nerves originate directly from the brain?
10
11
12
13
What is the main function of the ureters?
Produce urine
Store urine
Transport urine
Filter blood
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