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
2.

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

The thumb is an example of which type of joint?
- A.
  
  Ball and socket
- B.
  
  Condyloid
- C.
  
  Saddle
- D.
  
  Hinge
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
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
6.

Which of the following glands produces antidiuretic hormone?
- A.
  
  Anterior pituitary
- B.
  
  Pineal
- C.
  
  Adrenal
- 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
8.

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

The plane which divides the body into upper and lower portions is the
- A.
  
  Transverse
- B.
  
  Sagittal
- C.
  
  Oblique
- D.
  
  Frontal (coronal)
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
11.

Mature bone cells are known as
- A.
  
  Osteoblasts
- B.
  
  Adipocytes
- C.
  
  Osteocytes
- D.
  
  Fibroblasts
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
13.

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

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

Hormones bind to receptors on
- A.
  
  Target cells
- B.
  
  Brain cells
- C.
  
  All cells
- D.
  
  Gland 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
17.

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

The epiglottis prevents
- A.
  
  Food entering airways
- B.
  
  Bacteria entering lungs
- C.
  
  Bacteria entering the skin
- D.
  
  Food entering the appendix
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
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
21.

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

Which of the following is NOT a muscle of facial expression?
- A.
  
  Zygomaticus
- B.
  
  Serratus anterior
- C.
  
  Orbicularis oris
- D.
  
  Procerus
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
24.

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

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