Exam: MCQs & Answers
Human Anatomy & Physiology (Questions 1–75)
1. Which of the following is the primary function of the integumentary system?
A. Production of red blood cells
B. Protection against environmental hazards
C. Regulation of blood pressure
D. Synthesis of vitamin D
B. Protection against environmental hazards
2. The layer of the skin that contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and glands is the:
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Hypodermis
D. Stratum corneum
B. Dermis
3. Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?
A. Skeletal muscle
B. Cardiac muscle
C. Smooth muscle
D. Striated muscle
C. Smooth muscle
4. The primary function of red blood cells is to:
A. Fight infection
B. Clot blood
C. Transport oxygen
D. Produce antibodies
C. Transport oxygen
,5. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
A. Right atrium
B. Right ventricle
C. Left atrium
D. Left ventricle
D. Left ventricle
6. Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in the:
A. Bronchi
B. Bronchioles
C. Alveoli
D. Trachea
C. Alveoli
7. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
A. Support
B. Protection
C. Hormone production
D. Blood cell production
C. Hormone production
8. The hormone that regulates blood glucose by promoting cellular uptake is:
A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. Cortisol
D. Thyroxine
B. Insulin
9. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating breathing and heart rate?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla oblongata
D. Hypothalamus
C. Medulla oblongata
10. The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Alveolus
C. Hepatocyte
D. Neuron
A. Nephron
, 11. Which of the following is the correct order of the digestive tract?
A. Mouth → Esophagus → Stomach → Small intestine → Large intestine
B. Mouth → Stomach → Esophagus → Large intestine → Small intestine
C. Mouth → Esophagus → Small intestine → Stomach → Large intestine
D. Mouth → Stomach → Small intestine → Esophagus → Large intestine
A. Mouth → Esophagus → Stomach → Small intestine → Large intestine
12. The primary site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system is the:
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Esophagus
B. Small intestine
13. Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
A. Aorta
B. Pulmonary artery
C. Pulmonary vein
D. Superior vena cava
B. Pulmonary artery
14. The type of joint found in the shoulder and hip is a:
A. Hinge joint
B. Ball-and-socket joint
C. Pivot joint
D. Saddle joint
B. Ball-and-socket joint
15. Which of the following is responsible for the production of cerebrospinal fluid?
A. Meninges
B. Choroid plexus
C. Ventricles
D. Corpus callosum
B. Choroid plexus
16. The exchange of gases between the blood and body tissues is called:
A. External respiration
B. Internal respiration
C. Ventilation
D. Perfusion
B. Internal respiration