Here are 1000 Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ (Chapterwise).
1. What is Human Anatomy?
a) Human anatomy is the study of the functions of body parts
b) Human anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body
c) Human anatomy is the study of bacteria and viruses
d) Human anatomy is the study of disease and its causes
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Explanation: Human anatomy is the study of internal and external structures of the human body and the relationship between its body parts.
2. What is Human Physiology?
a) Human physiology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior
b) Human physiology is the study of the internal and external structures of the human body
c) Human physiology is the study of the functions of body parts
d) Human physiology is the study of microscopic organisms
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Explanation: Human physiology is the study of how parts of the body and the whole body function.
3. How many bones does an adult human skeleton have?
a) 205
b) 207
c) 209
d) 206
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Explanation: In the skeleton of the adult human there are 206 distinct bones and the bifurcation is given below:-
Vertebral column – 26
Skull – 22
Hyoid bone – 1
Ribs and sternum – 25
Upper extremities – 64
Lower extremities – 62
Auditory ossicles – 6.
4. Which of the following part of human skeleton forms the helmet for the protection of human brain?
a) Cranium
b) Temporal bone
c) Hyoid
d) Mandible
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Explanation: Cranium (brain box) is the large and hollow part of the human skull that encloses and protects the human brain in the cranial cavity.
5. How many bones does human ankle has?
a) 7
b) 6
c) 9
d) 8
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Explanation: Ankle in humans is also called tarsus has seven bones called tarsal’s. It is arranged in three rows having gliding joints.
6. Which of the following type of cartilage is present at the joints of long bones in humans?
a) Fibrous
b) Hyaline
c) Elastic
d) Calcified
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Explanation: Hyaline is present at the joints of long bones.
7. Which of the following human ligament is called y shaped ligament of Bigelow?
a) The glenoidal labrum
b) The Ischiocapsular
c) Illiofemoral ligament
d) The Pubocapsular
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Explanation: Illiofemoral ligament is a band of great strength which lies in front of joint. It is intimately connected with capsule and serves to strengthen it.
8. Which of the following structures keep blood flowing unidirectionally in humans?
a) Bronchiole
b) Neuron
c) Septum
d) Valves
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Explanation: Valve normally allows blood to flow in only one direction. There are 4 valves in the human heart. A heart valve opens or closes on differential blood pressure on each side.
9. Which of the following is the vestigial bony part of the human skeleton?
a) Cranium
b) Coccyx
c) Cervical
d) Clavicle
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Explanation: Vestigial structures are body parts that seemingly have no purpose or function. The coccyx is commonly called as tailbone and is the final segment of the vertebral column in humans.
10. Which of the following clinical sign indicates ischaemia of forearm?
a) Carpel tunnel syndrome
b) Hand of benediction
c) Ulnar claw
d) Volkmann’s Contracture
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Explanation: Volkmann’s Contracture is a permanent flexion contracture of the hand at the wrist resulting in a claw like deformity of the hand and finger. Passive extension of fingers is restricted and painful.
11. Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of the human nervous system?
a) Brain
b) Axon
c) Dendron
d) Neuron
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Explanation: Neuron is the nerve cell with all its branches. It is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system and is the longest sized (100cm) body cell of human.
12. What does corpus callosum connects in human brain?
a) Two optic lobes
b) Bone and muscle
c) Two cerebral hemisphere
d) Two lobes of pituitary gland
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Explanation: Corpus callosum is a part of the mind that allows communication between two hemispheres of the brain. It is responsible for transmitting neural messages between both right and left hemisphere.
13. Which of the following part of the human brain has a center for controlling breathing?
a) Medulla oblongata
b) Diencephalon
c) Cerebrum
d) Cerebellum
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Explanation: Medulla oblongata is cone-shaped neuronal mass responsible for autonomic functions. This part of brain is centre for respiration and circulation.
14. How many pairs of the spinal nerve are found in human?
a) 33
b) 31
c) 13
d) 12
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Explanation: Spinal nerve arises from spinal cord. In humans, there are 31 pairs. They are 8 cervical, 12 thoracis, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal. Each pair connects spinal cord with specific region of the body.
15. Which of the following taste bud is present on the lateral sides of the human tongue?
a) Bitter
b) Salty
c) Sour
d) Sweet
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Explanation: Humans can perceive four basic modalities of taste i.e. sweet sour salty and bitter. Other tastes like pepper chocolate etc are experienced by a combination of two or more fundamental tastes.
16. Which of the following is a balancing organ in humans?
a) Eardrum
b) Vestibular region
c) Cochlea
d) Organ of corti
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Explanation: Vestibule is the central art of inner ear and is situated medial to eardrum behind cochlea. It contains organ of hearing (cochlea) and organ of balance (labyrinth).
17. Which of the following part of the parietal pleura covers the superior surface of the human diaphragm?
a) Intercostal nerves
b) Pneumothorax
c) Mediastinal pleura
d) Diaphragmatic pleura
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Explanation: Diaphragmatic pleura is a layer of parietal peritoneum overlaying the thoracic surface of the diaphragm and the lung.
18. Which of the following hormone helps in the secretion of HCL from stomach?
a) Gastrin
b) Secretin
c) Pepsin
d) Renin
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Explanation: Gastrin is a hormone that is produced by g cells in the lining of the stomach and upper small intestine. Gastrin stimulates the stomach to release gastric acid.
19. Which of the following cells in the pancreas make insulin?
a) Epithelial cells
b) Hepatic cells
c) Germ cells
d) Islet cells
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Explanation: Islets are tiny clusters of cells in the pancreas. These make insulin which controls blood sugar levels.
20. Human placenta is derived from _____________
a) amnion
b) chorion
c) allantois and chorion
d) allantois
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Explanation: Human placenta is derived from Chorion. The chorion and amnion together forms amniotic sac.
21. What is a human heart made up of?
a) Tissues
b) Muscle
c) Skin
d) Bone
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Explanation: The heart is made up of muscles. It is an involuntary organ. The heart is made up of muscle called as myocardium.
22. Which of the following instrument is used to listen to the internal sounds of the human body?
a) Sphygmomanometer
b) Suction device
c) Stethoscope
d) Reflex hammer
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Explanation: Stethoscope is an acoustic medical device for auscultation. It has a small disc shaped resonator that is placed against the chest and two tubes connected to earpieces.
23. Which of the following is the largest gland in human body?
a) Thymus
b) Kidneys
c) Liver
d) Pancreases
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Explanation: Liver is the largest gland of human body. It is present on the right side of the body.
24. Which of the following human cells produce insulin?
a) Beta cells
b) F cells
c) Alpha cells
d) Delta cells
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Explanation: Alpha cells are present in the Islets of Langerhans. They make up to 20% of human islet cells and synthesize insulin hormone.
25. Detoxification of lipid drugs and other harmful compounds in ER is carried out by?
a) Cytochrome D
b) Cytochrome F
c) Cytochrome bf
d) Cytochrome P450
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Explanation: Cytochrome P450 enzymes function to metabolize potentially toxic compounds. There are 57 human genes coding for various cytochrome450.
26. Which of the following is known as the study of the human population?
a) Geography
b) Anthropology
c) Ethnology
d) Demography
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Explanation: Demography is the study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of diseases that illustrate changing structure of the human population.
27. Which of the following type of placenta is found in humans?
a) Discoidal
b) Zonary
c) Diffuse
d) Cotyledonary
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Explanation: Placenta found in humans is called Discoidal. It is a placenta in which the chorionic villi are arranged in a circular plate.
28. Which of the following helps Human sperm with locomotion?
a) Flagellum
b) Basal body
c) Nucleosome
d) Cilia
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Explanation: Human sperm is haploid. Human sperm moves with the help of Flagellum. It is found in the tail region of the sperm.
29. Division of human egg is __________
a) Holoblastic and equal
b) Holoblastic and unequal
c) Isoblastic
d) Meroblastic
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Explanation: Division of human egg is Holoblastic and unequal. Holoblastic cleavage is seen in the eggs containing moderate to sparse amount of yolk. Holoblastic cleavage is the complete division of an isolecithal or microlecithal egg into blastomeres.
30. Which of the following is the inner most layer of human eye?
a) Retina
b) Choroid
c) Sclera
d) Cornea
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Explanation: Retina is the inner most layer of human eye. It is light sensitive layer. The retina converts the light rays into impulses that travel through the optic nerve to brain where they are interpreted as the image we see.
31. Which of the following control breathing rate in humans?
a) Cerebellum
b) Hypothalamus
c) Thalamus
d) Medulla oblongata
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Explanation: The breathing rate in humans is controlled by Medulla oblongata. It is present in the brainstem. It is an important part of the brain.
Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions on Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Osteology & Syndesmology
- Angiology, Arteries & Veins
- Neurology, Senses of the Organs and the Common Integument
- Splanchnology, Digestive & Urogenital Apparatus
- Male & Female Genital Organs
- Ductless Glands
- Embryology
- Body Fluid and Circulation
- Digestion and Absorption
- Breathing and Exchange of Gases
- Excretory Products and their Elimination
- Neural Control and Coordination
- Chemical Coordination and Integrations
- Reproduction System, Cell and it’s Cycle, Human and Health
1. Human Physiology MCQ on Osteology & Syndesmology
The section contains Human Anatomy multiple choice questions and answers on bone, vertebral column, thorax, skull, upper and lower extremity bones, foot, joints development and classification, trunk, upper and lower extremity articulations.
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2. Human Anatomy Multiple Choice Questions on Angiology, Arteries & Veins
The section contains Human Physiology questions and answers on blood, vascular system development, thoracic cavity, trunk aorta and arteries, upper and lower extremity arteries, portal system, pulmonary and systemic veins.
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3. Human Anatomy MCQ on Neurology & Organs of the Senses and Common Integument
The section contains Human Physiology MCQs on nervous system structure and development, spinal cord, medulla spinalis, brain, encephalon, cranial, spinal and sympathetic nerves, organs taste, smell, sight and hearing.
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4. Human Physiology MCQ on Splanchnology, Digestive & Urogenital Apparatus
The section contains Human Anatomy multiple choice questions and answers on respiratory apparatus, larynx, pleurae, lungs, trachea and bronchi, mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas, kidneys, ureters and urinary bladder, male and female urethra.
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5. Human Physiology MCQ on Male & Female Genital Organs
The section contains Human Anatomy questions and answers on ductus deferens, testes and its coverings, vesiculae seminales, ejaculatory ducts, penis, prostate, bulbourethral glands, ovaries, uterine tube, uterus and mammae.
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6. Human Anatomy MCQ on Ductless Glands
The section contains Human Physiology MCQs on thyroid and parathyroid glands, spleen, thymus, pineal body, chromophil and cortical systems.
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7. Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ on Embryology
The section contains Human Anatomy and Physiology multiple choice questions and answers on animal cell, ovumand spermatozoon, ovum fertilization, notochord, embryo separation, fetal membranes and placenta development, embryo stages and its growth.
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8. Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ on Body Fluid and Circulation
The section contains Human Anatomy and Physiology questions and answers on circulatory pathway types, human blood composition and function, blood groups, blood clotting and coagulation, human heart, cardiac cycle, heart sounds, blood pressure and cardiac output.
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9. Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ on Digestion and Absorption
The section contains Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQs on buccal cavity, alimentary canal, nutrition Types and its process, stomach, human digestive glands, liver, pancreas and digestive disorders.
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10. Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ on Breathing and Exchange of Gases
The section contains Human Anatomy and Physiology multiple choice questions and answers on respiration and its types, mammals respiratory system, respiratory organs, respiration mechanism, pulmonary air volumes and lung capacities, gases exchange, blood transport in respiratory gases, respiration and respiratory disorders control.
11. Human Physiology MCQ on Excretory Products and their Elimination
The section contains Human Anatomy questions and answers on excretion types, man excretory system, nephron structure, urine formation physiology, excretory system disorders, urine composition and conduction.
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12. Human Physiology MCQ on Neural Control and Coordination
The section contains Human Anatomy MCQs on nervous system functions, types and parts, nerve impulses structure, neurons types, human brain and its functions, mid and hind brain, peripheral nervous system, spinal nerve, reflex actions, sense organs, autonomic and parasympathetic nervous system.
13. Human Anatomy Multiple Choice Questions on Chemical Coordination and Integration
The section contains Human Physiology multiple choice questions and answers on endocrine system and hormones, thyroid and adrenal glands, hypothalamus, pituitary glands, thymus and pineal body, insulin action mechanism, gonads and placenta.
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14. Human Anatomy MCQ on Reproduction System, Cell and it’s Cycle, Human and Health
The section contains Human Physiology questions and answers on human reproductive system, reproductive health, cell division, human health, cell and its functions.
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