Which of the following terms describes the movement of air into and out of the lungs?
A) Respiration
B) Inspiration
C) Expiration
D)
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Answer: A) Respiration
Which of the following is a type of connective tissue that connects bone to bone?
A) Tendons
B) Ligaments
C) Cartilage
D) Muscles
Answer: B) Ligaments
The basic unit of life is the:
A) Cell
B) Organ
C) Tissue
D) Organ system
Answer: A) Cell
Which of the following structures in the eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?
A) Cornea
B) Iris
C) Lens
D) Optic nerve
Answer: C) Lens
Which of the following is the correct order of the digestive system?
A) Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
B) Mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine
C) Mouth, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, large intestine
D) Mouth, esophagus, small intestine, stomach, large intestine
Answer: A) Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
Which of the following blood vessels carries blood away from the heart?
A) Veins
B) Arteries
C) Capillaries
D) Aorta
Answer: B) Arteries
What is the scientific name for the collarbone?
A) Scapula
B) Humerus
C) Clavicle
D) Radius
Answer: C) Clavicle
The average length of the menstrual cycle in women is:
A) 14 days
B) 21 days
C) 28 days
D) 35 days
Answer: C) 28 days
Which of the following is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps to regulate blood sugar
levels?
A) Insulin
B) Glucagon
C) Thyroxine
D) Estrogen
Answer: A) Insulin
Which of the following is a muscle of the upper leg?
A) Quadriceps
B) Biceps
C) Triceps
D) Deltoid
Answer: A) Quadriceps
Which of the following layers of the skin is responsible for producing new skin cells?
A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Hypodermis
D) Subcutaneous layer
Answer: A) Epidermis
Which of the following is a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight infection?
A) Platelets
B) Red blood cells
C) Neutrophils
D) Basophils
Answer: C) Neutrophils
What is the largest organ in the human body?
A) Heart
B) Liver
C) Skin
D) Brain
Answer: C) Skin
Which of the following is a condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile due to loss of
tissue?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Osteoarthritis
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Fibromyalgia
Answer: A) Osteoporosis
What is the name of the valve that prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium of the
heart?
A) Mitral valve
B) Aortic valve
C) Pulmonary valve
D) Tricuspid valve
Answer: A) Mitral valve
Which of the following is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps the body respond
to stress?
A) Estrogen
B) Testosterone
C) Cortisol
D) Progesterone
Answer: C) Cortisol
Which of the following is a type of joint that allows for movement in multiple directions?
A) Hinge joint
B) Ball-and-socket joint
C) Pivot joint
D) Gliding joint
Answer: B) Ball-and-socket joint [Show Less]