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?
Skin
Large intestine
Brain
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?
Vertebrae
Spinal disc
Spinal cord
What part of your body is this a cross-section of?
Wrist
Spine
Ankle
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?
Femoral artery
Aorta
Jugular
The DNA molecule looks like a spiral staircase. It is known as what?
Helix
Double helix
Chromosomes
This fibrous structural protein is found in hair and nails. What is it known as?
Melanin
Chitin
Calcium carbohydrate
Keratin
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
Sartorius
Tongue
Gluteus maximus
How many bones does the adult human body consist of?
206
300
Over 500
Which internal organ can regenerate itself?
Liver
Large intestine
Kidney
Small intestine
How fast is a sneeze?
100 mile per hour (160 kilometres per hour)
1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometres per hour)
10 mile per hour (16 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?
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?
Shoulder
Ankle
Elbow
Knee
Which of the following organs acts primarily as a blood filter and plays important roles in the immune system?
Heart
Bladder
Pancreas
Spleen
What is the top layer of the skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Sagittal
What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg?
Tibia
Femur
Humerus
Which is not a part of the circulatory system?
Blood
Heart
Lung
The area of the brain known as Wernicke's Area is involved in....
Memory
Breathing
Language comprehension
Which is of the following is the longest section of the digestive tube?
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