Are you gearing up for competitive exams and want to test your knowledge of the human body? Understanding human anatomy is crucial, whether you’re pursuing a career in medicine, biology, or simply aiming to ace your exams. To help you prepare, here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) along with their answers covering various aspects of the human body.
1. Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
a) Liver
b) Heart
c) Kidneys
d) Lungs
Answer: b) Heart
2. What is the longest bone in the human body?
a) Femur
b) Radius
c) Tibia
d) Humerus
Answer: a) Femur
3. Which of the following is not a part of the human digestive system?
a) Stomach
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Small Intestine
Answer: c) Kidney
4. What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
a) Pump blood
b) Filter waste
c) Exchange gases
d) Digest food
Answer: c) Exchange gases
5. Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue?
a) Skeletal
b) Cardiac
c) Nervous
d) Smooth
Answer: c) Nervous
6. What is the largest organ in the human body?
a) Liver
b) Brain
c) Skin
d) Heart
Answer: c) Skin
7. What is the function of the cerebellum?
a) Control voluntary movements
b) Regulate body temperature
c) Control balance and coordination
d) Control hunger and thirst
Answer: c) Control balance and coordination
8. Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
a) Insulin
b) Estrogen
c) Testosterone
d) Thyroxine
Answer: a) Insulin
9. What is the smallest unit of life?
a) Cell
b) Atom
c) Molecule
d) Tissue
Answer: a) Cell
10. What is the function of the hypothalamus?
a) Control body temperature
b) Produce hormones
c) Regulate sleep-wake cycles
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
11. Which gland is known as the “master gland” of the body?
a) Pituitary gland
b) Thyroid gland
c) Adrenal gland
d) Pancreas
Answer: a) Pituitary gland
12. What is the function of the white blood cells in the body?
a) Carry oxygen
b) Fight infection
c) Clot blood
d) Transport nutrients
Answer: b) Fight infection
13. Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light entering the eye?
a) Cornea
b) Pupil
c) Retina
d) Lens
Answer: b) Pupil
14. Which of the following is not a function of the liver?
a) Detoxification
b) Digestion
c) Blood clotting
d) Storage of glycogen
Answer: b) Digestion
15. What is the function of the red blood cells in the body?
a) Fight infection
b) Transport oxygen
c) Clot blood
d) Produce antibodies
Answer: b) Transport oxygen
16. What is the normal resting heart rate for adults?
a) 60-80 beats per minute
b) 100-120 beats per minute
c) 40-60 beats per minute
d) 120-140 beats per minute
Answer: a) 60-80 beats per minute
17. Which of the following is not a taste sensation?
a) Sweet
b) Sour
c) Spicy
d) Umami
Answer: c) Spicy
18. Where are the vocal cords located?
a) Throat
b) Nose
c) Lungs
d) Stomach
Answer: a) Throat
19. Which part of the brain is responsible for higher functions such as thinking and decision making?
a) Cerebellum
b) Medulla oblongata
c) Cerebrum
d) Hypothalamus
Answer: c) Cerebrum
20. What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
a) Esophagus
b) Trachea
c) Bronchus
d) Ureter
Answer: a) Esophagus
21. Which of the following is not a type of joint in the human body?
a) Hinge
b) Pivot
c) Ball and socket
d) Straight
Answer: d) Straight
22. What is the function of the adrenal glands?
a) Regulate blood sugar
b) Control metabolism
c) Produce adrenaline
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
23. What is the scientific name for the collarbone?
a) Scapula
b) Clavicle
c) Humerus
d) Radius
Answer: b) Clavicle
24. Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat?
a) Cerebrum
b) Cerebellum
c) Medulla oblongata
d) Hypothalamus
Answer: c) Medulla oblongata
25. What is the function of the gallbladder?
a) Produce bile
b) Store bile
c) Digest proteins
d) Produce insulin
Answer: b) Store bile
26. What is the main function of the kidneys?
a) Filter blood
b) Pump blood
c) Produce hormones
d) Regulate body temperature
Answer: a) Filter blood
27. Which of the following is not a component of blood?
a) Plasma
b) Platelets
c) White blood cells
d) Hormones
Answer: d) Hormones
28. Which bone protects the brain?
a) Rib cage
b) Skull
c) Spine
d) Pelvis
Answer: b) Skull
29. What is the function of the pancreas?
a) Produce insulin
b) Digest food
c) Filter blood
d) Control body temperature
Answer: a) Produce insulin
30. Where is the smallest bone in the human body located?
a) Ear
b) Nose
c) Finger
d) Toe
Answer: a) Ear
