Anatomy Quiz 4

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1. Which gland is known as the 'master gland'?

A. Thyroid

B. Pituitary

C. Adrenal

D. Pancreas

2. Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

A. Axon

B. Dendrite

C. Soma

D. Synapse

3. What is the primary function of the liver?

A. Produce bile

B. Filter blood

C. Absorb nutrients

D. Store glucose

4. What is the term for the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane?

A. Diffusion

B. Osmosis

C. Active transport

D. Endocytosis

5. Which bone is also known as the kneecap?

A. Femur

B. Tibia

C. Patella

D. Fibula

6. What is the term for the fibrous protein that provides strength and flexibility to the skin?

A. Keratin

B. Elastin

C. Collagen

D. Fibrin

7. Which structure in the cell contains the genetic material?

A. Mitochondria

B. Nucleus

C. Ribosome

D. Endoplasmic reticulum

8. What is the name of the hormone that regulates sleep?

A. Melatonin

B. Serotonin

C. Dopamine

D. Cortisol

9. Which part of the digestive system is responsible for nutrient absorption?

A. Stomach

B. Small intestine

C. Large intestine

D. Esophagus

10. Which type of blood vessel carries blood towards the heart?

A. Artery

B. Vein

C. Capillary

D. Arteriole

11. What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach?

A. Amylase

B. Lipase

C. Pepsin

D. Trypsin

12. Which part of the eye controls the amount of light that enters?

A. Cornea

B. Lens

C. Iris

D. Retina

13. What is the primary function of the thymus gland?

A. Produce insulin

B. Produce T-cells

C. Produce thyroxine

D. Produce cortisol

14. Which hormone is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

A. Adrenaline

B. Insulin

C. Glucagon

D. Thyroxine

15. What is the term for the first 10 pairs of ribs?

A. True ribs

B. False ribs

C. Floating ribs

D. Cartilaginous ribs

16. Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information?

A. Thalamus

B. Hypothalamus

C. Cerebellum

D. Medulla

17. Which structure in the cell is responsible for protein synthesis?

A. Mitochondria

B. Nucleus

C. Ribosome

D. Golgi apparatus

18. What is the term for the outer layer of the heart?

A. Myocardium

B. Endocardium

C. Epicardium

D. Pericardium

19. Which part of the brain is involved in regulating temperature and thirst?

A. Thalamus

B. Hypothalamus

C. Pons

D. Cerebellum

20. What is the term for the lower jawbone?

A. Maxilla

B. Mandible

C. Zygomatic bone

D. Palatine bone

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