Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ (Multiple Choice

Questions)
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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Answer: b
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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Answer: b
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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Answer: d
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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Answer: a
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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Answer: a
Explanation: Ankle in humans is also called tarsus has seven bones called tarsal’s. It is
arranged in three rows having gliding joints.
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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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Answer: b
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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Answer: c
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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Answer: d
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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Answer: b
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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Answer: d
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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Answer: d
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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Answer: c
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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Answer: a
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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Answer: b
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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Answer: c
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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Answer: b
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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Answer: d
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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Answer: a
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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Answer: d
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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Answer: b
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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Answer: b
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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Answer: c
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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Answer: c
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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Answer: c
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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Answer: d
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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Answer: d
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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Answer: a
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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Answer: a
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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Answer: b
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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Answer: a
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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Answer: d
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.