General anatomy is a like a roadmap for the human body. It is quite fascinating if you think how the major organs of our body are supported by a network of nerves and blood vessels, how the heart continues to beat and make the sound of lub dub, and how a number of different muscles are responsible for all your facial expressions.
Take this fun and educational quiz about the basic human anatomy and test your knowledge!
Basic Human Anatomy Quiz! Test Yourself 💪 Questions
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Large intestine
Skin
Brain
Lungs
What is another name for your voice box?
Esophagus
Trachea
Larynx
What is the name of the bone structure that makes up your spinal column?
Spinal disc
Vertebrae
Spinal cord
What part of your body is this a cross-section of?
Wrist
Ankle
Spine
What is the name of the biggest part of the human brain?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brainstem
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?
Femoral artery
Jugular
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?
Sartorius
Gluteus maximus
Tongue
How many bones does the adult human body consist of?
300
206
Over 500
Which internal organ can regenerate itself?
Liver
Small intestine
Kidney
Large intestine
How fast is a sneeze?
100 mile per hour (160 kilometres per hour)
10 mile per hour (16 kilometres per hour)
1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometres per hour)
How many taste buds are on your tongue?
10,000
100
100,000
1000
What are the muscles in the front of your thighs?
Adductor
Quadriceps
Hamstring
Biceps
What is the name of the long pipe that moves food from the back of your throat down to your stomach?
Pharynx
Trachea
Esophagus
What organs enables the human body to stay balanced?
Nose
Ears
Eyes
Liver
What is the name of the substance that gives skin and hair its color?
Protease
Hemoglobin
Melanin
What part of your body has this bony mess?
Shoulder
Elbow
Knee
Ankle
Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?
Heart
Pancreas
Spleen
Bladder
What is the top layer of the skin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Sagittal
What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg?
Femur
Humerus
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....
Memory
Language comprehension
Breathing
Which is of the following is the longest section of the digestive tube?
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