The human body is an extremely complex system, and it's remarkable how many interacting pieces make up the bodies we use to engage in activities every day. But how much do you know about your body?
We all go through basic biology and sometimes a bit more through school, but really understanding human anatomy helps explain a lot about what your body does, and how to take care of it. There's a lot of parts and functions to discuss, so prove how well you know anatomy by taking this quiz!
What is the name of the system in the human body that transports blood?
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Cardiovascular
Respitory
Digestive
Lymphatic
What hormone, produced in the pancreas, regulates blood sugar levels?
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Insulin
Prolactin
Oxytocin
Epinephrine
Which is the largest gland in the human body?
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Liver
Pancreas
Pineal
Thyroid
Which part of the skull contains the brain?
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Cranium
Mandible
Occipital
Maxilla
Which of these hormones is produced by testes?
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Testosterone
Progesterone
Vasopressin
Adrenaline
Which muscle group covers the front and sides of the thigh?
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Quadriceps
Hamstring
Adductor
Vastus
Which of these is the principal muscle of respiration?
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Diaphragm
Flagella
Cardiac
Cilia
Which is the largest hollow space in a human body?
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Abdominal Cavity
Ventral Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Dorsal Cavity
What is the transparent gel-like material in the eyeball?
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Vitreous Humour
Mucous Membrane
Cornea
Vascular Layer
The permanent cessation of menstruation in the females is known as:
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Menopause
Andropause
Menarche
Osteoporosis
Which is the largest joint in a human body?
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Knee
Shoulder
Hip
Ankle
What is the name of the tissue that connects muscle to bone?
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Tendon
Ligament
Cartilage
Epithelial
Which of these transports urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
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Ureter
Large Intestine
Small Intestine
Urethra
Which is the largest nerve in the human body?
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Sciatic Nerve
Phrenic Nerve
Vagus Nerve
Trochelear
Which is the hardest tissue in the human body?
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Enamel
Blood
Oral Mucosa
Bone
Where are the pharynx and larynx located?
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Neck
Foot
Leg
Arm
Which of these glands produces tears?
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Lachrimal
Laryngeal
Longitudinal
Latissimal
What fraction of the human body is made up of blood?
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1/13
1/27
1/2
1/4
What is the average temperature of a healthy human, in Farenheit?
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98.6
210.2
68
122
Where is the esophagus located?
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Chest
Arm
Foot
Knee
Which of these is a neurological disorder?
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Alzheimers
Psiatica
Hashimoto Syndrome
Alopecia
Where are red blood cells formed?
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Bones
Lungs
Heart
Latissimus Dorsi
Where are the adrenals glands located in the human body?
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Above the Kidneys
Behind the Kneecaps
Inside the Bladder
In Each Lung
Which of the following is involved in speech function:
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Broca Area
Cerebellum
Pons
Midbrain
What body system helps you breath?
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Respitory System
Muscular System
Circulatory System
Endocrine System
Which chemical is known as the "female hormone"?
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Estrogen
Testosterone
Progesterone
Saliva
On average, how many bones are in an adult human body?
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206
150
290
255
Which part of a woman's anatomy holds the baby?
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Uterus
Labia
Fallopian Tubes
Esophagus
Issues with these connecting points of the body is known as arthritis:
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Joints
Muscles
Skin
Cartiledge
How many bones are in your ribs?
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24
60
42
8
What do you call the flat teeth at the back of your mouth?
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Molars
Canines
Bicuspids
Incisors
This muscle in your mouth has between 2,000 and 8,000 buds on it that help you speak:
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Tongue
Tonsil
Cheek
Gums
What's the black part of the eye called?
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Pupil
Iris
Retina
Cornea
Which bone is located at the center of the ribcage?
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Sternum
Clavicle
Ischium
Scapula
How many chambers does the human heart have?
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4
8
16
1
What's the clinical name for your voice box?
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Larynx
Spinal Cord
Trachea
Esophogus
Which body system is responsible for registering pain?
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Nervous System
Lymphatic System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
What's the spongy material that cushions bones called?
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Cartilage
Muscle
Ligament
Tendon
What body part is used to connect bones to each other?
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Ligament
Tendon
Muscle
Cartilage
If you're using the term boogers, you're not using the clinical name, which is:
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Mucus
Snot
Spit
Saliva
The nervous system's most crucial element is the:
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Spinal Cord
Stomach
Ulna
Achilles
The part of your respiratory system that facilitates breathing is the:
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Bronchi
Areola
Esophogus
Upper Intestine
How many lobes are there in the brain?
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4
8
2
1
Which organ was once deemed useless, only to have its function discovered recently?
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Appendix
Gall Bladder
Kidney
Pancreas
Which organ is part of the digestive system?
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Small Intestine
Gall Bladder
Larynx
Kidney
Which type of tooth specializes in cutting into food?
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Incisor
Molar
Bicuspid
Canine
What is technically the largest organ in your body?
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Skin
Lungs
Large Intestine
Heart
Which part of your eye is able to be transplanted from a deceased donor to someone living?
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Cornea
Lens
Iris
Retina
Which vertebra supports the skull?
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Medulla
Coccyx
Atlas
Sacrum
What's the only human organ that floats?
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Lung
Abdomen
Liver
Kidney
How many total systems are there in the human body?
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11
5
20
16
What's the large bone found in the upper leg?
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Femur
Clavicle
Sternum
Fibia
What do we call the smallest blood vessels?
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Capillaries
Arteries
Veins
Sinusoids
What's the technical name for the thing we know as the windpipe?
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Trachea
Larynx
Esophogus
Bronchi
All cells that are found in the nervous system are known by which special name?
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Neurons
Protons
Capillaries
Receptors
What do we call the top layer of skin?
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Epidermis
Subcutaneous Tissue
Stratum Spinosum
Follicles
Glucose, fat and vitamins are found in which organ?
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Liver
Gallbladder
Kidneys
Spleen
What's the fibrous protein that we find in our hair and nails?
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Keratin
Melanin
Chitlin
Filimonium
How much of the body is constituted by water?
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60%
40%
88%
97%
This part of the body has the smallest bones and muscles:
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Ears
Nose
Hands
Feet
Which gland releases hormonal serotonin?
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Pineal
Pituitary
Adrenals
Parathyroids
Is it possible to sneeze with your eyes open?
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No
Yes
How many different colors can we detect with our eyes?
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10 million
96
256
500,000
What percentage of people are left-handed?
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10%
40%
28%
2%
What's the scientific name for belly button?
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Umbilicus
Pleural Membrane
Duodenum
Electrocardiogram
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