Biology Trivia: Can You Pass This Test?

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1.

Which one of the following is a function of mitochondria?
- A.
  
  To produce energy for cell metabolism
- B.
  
  To control cellular activities
- C.
  
  To breakdown molecules and microbes
- D.
  
  To synthesis proteins
Correct Answer
A. To produce energy for cell metabolism
2.

In which of the following areas is the stratum lucidum usually thickest?
- A.
  
  Eyelids
- B.
  
  Palms
- C.
  
  Legs
- D.
  
  Scalp
Correct Answer
B. Palms
3.

The thumb is an example of which type of joint?
- A.
  
  Ball and socket
- B.
  
  Condyloid
- C.
  
  Saddle
- D.
  
  Hinge
Correct Answer
C. Saddle
4.

The action of the biceps femoris is to
- A.
  
  Flex the lower leg
- B.
  
  Extend the lower leg
- C.
  
  Flex the lower arm
- D.
  
  Extend the lower arm
Correct Answer
A. Flex the lower leg
5.

Which of the following is a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis?
- A.
  
  Hearing difficulties
- B.
  
  Loss of balance
- C.
  
  Loss of memory
- D.
  
  Speech impediment
Correct Answer
B. Loss of balance
6.

Which of the following glands produces antidiuretic hormone?
- A.
  
  Anterior pituitary
- B.
  
  Pineal
- C.
  
  Adrenal
- D.
  
  Posterior pituitary
Correct Answer
D. Posterior pituitary
7.

Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?
- A.
  
  To produce erythrocytes
- B.
  
  To regulate blood pressure
- C.
  
  To maintain homeostasis
- D.
  
  To synthesise proteins
Correct Answer
C. To maintain homeostasis
8.

Which of the following hormones promotes the development of sperm in the testes?
- A.
  
  FSH
- B.
  
  LH
- C.
  
  Oestrogen
- D.
  
  Testosterone
Correct Answer
A. FSH
9.

The plane which divides the body into upper and lower portions is the
- A.
  
  Transverse
- B.
  
  Sagittal
- C.
  
  Oblique
- D.
  
  Frontal (coronal)
Correct Answer
A. Transverse
10.

The dermis is made up of
- A.
  
  Epithelial tissue only
- B.
  
  Connective tissue only
- C.
  
  Epithelial and connective tissues
- D.
  
  Neither epithelial or connective tissues
Correct Answer
B. Connective tissue only
11.

Mature bone cells are known as
- A.
  
  Osteoblasts
- B.
  
  Adipocytes
- C.
  
  Osteocytes
- D.
  
  Fibroblasts
Correct Answer
C. Osteocytes
12.

Visceral (smooth) muscle is
- A.
  
  Found in the wall of the heart
- B.
  
  Under control of the will
- C.
  
  Striped in appearance
- D.
  
  Found in the walls of hollow organs
Correct Answer
D. Found in the walls of hollow organs
13.

The cranial nerves are
- A.
  
  Always sensory
- B.
  
  Always motor
- C.
  
  May be mixed
- D.
  
  31 in number
Correct Answer
C. May be mixed
14.

A nerve impulse is known as
- A.
  
  A synapse
- B.
  
  An action potential
- C.
  
  A node of Ranvier
- D.
  
  A neurotransmitter
Correct Answer
B. An action potential
15.

Hormones bind to receptors on
- A.
  
  Target cells
- B.
  
  Brain cells
- C.
  
  All cells
- D.
  
  Gland cells
Correct Answer
A. Target cells
16.

Which of the following statements is correct?
- A.
  
  Hypersecretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus
- B.
  
  Hypersecretion of melatonin causes seasonal affective disorder
- C.
  
  Hyposecretion of human growth hormone (somatotropin) causes acromegaly
- D.
  
  Hyposecretion of thyroxine causes an increased metabolic rate
Correct Answer
B. Hypersecretion of melatonin causes seasonal affective disorder
17.

Cilia are
- A.
  
  Tiny glands
- B.
  
  Tiny hairs
- C.
  
  Tiny nerves
- D.
  
  Tiny blood vessels
Correct Answer
B. Tiny hairs
18.

The epiglottis prevents
- A.
  
  Food entering airways
- B.
  
  Bacteria entering lungs
- C.
  
  Bacteria entering the skin
- D.
  
  Food entering the appendix
Correct Answer
A. Food entering airways
19.

The uterus is situated
- A.
  
  On the posterior wall of the abdomen
- B.
  
  In front of the bladder and behind the rectum
- C.
  
  Behind the bladder and in front of the rectum
- D.
  
  On the posterior wall of the pelvis
Correct Answer
C. Behind the bladder and in front of the rectum
20.

The structures through which sperm travels to fertilise and egg are (in the correct order)
- A.
  
  Vagina, uterus , ovary, cervix
- B.
  
  Fallopian tube, uterus, cervix, vagina
- C.
  
  Uterus, vagina, cervix, fallopian tube
- D.
  
  Vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube
Correct Answer
D. Vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube
21.

Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
- A.
  
  Sternum
- B.
  
  Femur
- C.
  
  Maxilla
- D.
  
  Hyoid
Correct Answer
B. Femur
22.

Which of the following is NOT a muscle of facial expression?
- A.
  
  Zygomaticus
- B.
  
  Serratus anterior
- C.
  
  Orbicularis oris
- D.
  
  Procerus
Correct Answer
B. Serratus anterior
23.

The division of the nervous system that stimulates activity of smooth muscle and glands when under stress is the
- A.
  
  Somatic
- B.
  
  Autonomic
- C.
  
  Sympathetic
- D.
  
  Parasympathetic
Correct Answer
C. Sympathetic
24.

Which of the following substances stimulates an increase in urine production?
- A.
  
  An emetic
- B.
  
  A diuretic
- C.
  
  An antidiuretic
- D.
  
  A statin
Correct Answer
B. A diuretic

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Biology Trivia: Can You Pass This Test?

Which one of the following is a function of mitochondria?

In which of the following areas is the stratum lucidum usually thickest?

The thumb is an example of which type of joint?

The action of the biceps femoris is to

Which of the following is a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis?

Which of the following glands produces antidiuretic hormone?

Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?

Which of the following hormones promotes the development of sperm in the testes?

The plane which divides the body into upper and lower portions is the

The dermis is made up of

Mature bone cells are known as

Visceral (smooth) muscle is

The cranial nerves are

A nerve impulse is known as

Hormones bind to receptors on

Which of the following statements is correct?

Cilia are

The epiglottis prevents

The uterus is situated

The structures through which sperm travels to fertilise and egg are (in the correct order)

Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Which of the following is NOT a muscle of facial expression?

The division of the nervous system that stimulates activity of smooth muscle and glands when under stress is the

Which of the following substances stimulates an increase in urine production?