Can You Answer These Basic Human Anatomy Questions?

What is the largest organ of the human body?

• Large intestine

• Brain

• Skin

• Lungs

What is another name for your voice box?

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Esophagus

What is the name of the bone structure that makes up your spinal column?

• Spinal cord

• Vertebrae

• Spinal disc

What part of your body is this a cross-section of?

• Ankle

• Spine

• Wrist

What is the name of the biggest part of the human brain?

• Brainstem

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body. What is the largest artery in the body called?

• Jugular

• Femoral artery

• Aorta

The DNA molecule looks like a spiral staircase. It is known as what?

• Double helix

• Helix

• Chromosomes

This fibrous structural protein is found in hair and nails. What is it known as?

• Chitin

• Calcium carbohydrate

• Melanin

• Keratin

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

• Gluteus maximus

• Sartorius

• Tongue

How many bones does the adult human body consist of?

• 206

• 300

• Over 500

Which internal organ can regenerate itself?

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Kidney

• Liver

How fast is a sneeze?

• 1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometres per hour)

• 100 mile per hour (160 kilometres per hour)

• 10 mile per hour (16 kilometres per hour)

How many taste buds are on your tongue?

• 1000

• 10,000

• 100,000

• 100

What are the muscles in the front of your thighs?

• Hamstring

• Biceps

• Quadriceps

• Adductor

What is the name of the long pipe that moves food from the back of your throat down to your stomach?

• Esophagus

• Pharynx

• Trachea

What organs enables the human body to stay balanced?

• Liver

• Ears

• Eyes

• Nose

What is the name of the substance that gives skin and hair its color?

• Hemoglobin

• Melanin

• Protease

What part of your body has this bony mess?

• Knee

• Ankle

• Elbow

• Shoulder

Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?

• Spleen

• Pancreas

• Heart

• Bladder

What is the top layer of the skin?

• Sagittal

• Dermis

• Epidermis

What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg?

• Humerus

• Femur

• Tibia

Which is not a part of the circulatory system?

• Lung

• Blood

• Heart

The area of the brain known as Wernicke's Area is involved in....

• Breathing

• Language comprehension

• Memory

Which is of the following is the longest section of the digestive tube?

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Stomach