Body Systems And Their Functions! Trivia Quiz

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1.

Which of the following is a function of mitochondria?
- A.
  
  To produce energy for cell metabolism
- B.
  
  To control cell activities
- C.
  
  To breakk down molecules and microbes
- D.
  
  T synthesise 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 NOT a function of the liver?
- A.
  
  Production of insulin
- B.
  
  Production of bile
- C.
  
  Detoxification of drugs
- D.
  
  Breakdown of haemoglobin
6.

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

Which of the following correctly states the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in expired air?
- A.
  
  0.04% carbon dioxide and 21% oxygen
- B.
  
  0.04% carbon dioxide and 16% oxygen
- C.
  
  4.5% carbon dioxide and 21% oxygen
- D.
  
  4.5% carbon dioxide and 16% oxygen
8.

Which of the following is the function of the right ventricle of the heart?
- A.
  
  Pump deoxygenated blood to the right atrium
- B.
  
  Receive oxygenated blood from the lungs
- C.
  
  Pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs
- D.
  
  Receive oxygenated blood from the right atrium
9.

The lymphatic nodes located under the arm are known as the
- A.
  
  Occipitall nodes
- B.
  
  Axillary nodes
- C.
  
  Popliteal nodes
- D.
  
  Supratrochlear nodes
10.

Which of the following sphincter muscles is located between the stomach and the duodenum?
- A.
  
  Cardiac
- B.
  
  Pyloric
- C.
  
  Ileocaecal
- D.
  
  Anal
11.

Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?
- A.
  
  To produce erythrocytes
- B.
  
  To regulate blood pressure
- C.
  
  To synthesise proteins
- D.
  
  To maintainn homeostasis
12.

Which one of the following promotes the development of sperm in the testes?
- A.
  
  FSH
- B.
  
  LH
- C.
  
  Oestrogen
- D.
  
  Progesterone
13.

Which of the following is a function of ribosomes?
- A.
  
  To carry out respiration
- B.
  
  To synthesise proteins
- C.
  
  To package cell products
- D.
  
  To digest bacteria and chemicals
14.

Which of the following produces a secretion containing pheromones?
- A.
  
  Eccrine sweat glands
- B.
  
  Sebaceous glands
- C.
  
  Apocrine sweat glands
- D.
  
  Endocrine glands
15.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
- A.
  
  Production of erythrocytes
- B.
  
  Support of soft tissue
- C.
  
  Protection of vital organs
- D.
  
  Production of Vitamin D
16.

A muscle which plantar flexes the ankle is the
- A.
  
  Tibialis anterior
- B.
  
  Soleus
- C.
  
  Flexor digitorum
- D.
  
  Brachialis
17.

The neurones which carry impulses out of the CNS to muscles and glands are
- A.
  
  Sensory
- B.
  
  Intermediate
- C.
  
  Motor
- D.
  
  Sympathetic
18.

The region of the brain involved in homeostasis is the
- A.
  
  Thalamus
- B.
  
  Cerebrum
- C.
  
  Hypothalamus
- D.
  
  Cortex
19.

Which of the following glands produces insulin?
- A.
  
  Pancreas
- B.
  
  Adrenal medulla
- C.
  
  Adrenal cortex
- D.
  
  Anterior pituitary
20.

Which of the following best describes the function of the lungs?
- A.
  
  Breathing
- B.
  
  Gas exchange
- C.
  
  Respiration
- D.
  
  Inhalation