Common General Science

Human Body Part 2 — Nervous, Skeletal, Endocrine

15 questions on brain, nerves, bones, hormones, glands.

15 questions · 10 minutes

10:00

Q1.The functional unit of the nervous system is:

A. Nephron B. Neuron C. Hepatocyte D. Alveolus

Q2.The largest bone in the human body is:

A. Humerus B. Femur C. Tibia D. Spine

Q3.The master gland of the body is:

A. Thyroid B. Pancreas C. Pituitary D. Adrenal

Q4.The hormone insulin is produced by:

A. Liver B. Thyroid C. Pancreas D. Adrenal

Q5.Total bones in an adult human:

A. 196 B. 206 C. 216 D. 300

Q6.The brain is protected by:

A. Ribs B. Skull (Cranium) C. Spine D. Sternum

Q7.Thyroid gland regulates:

A. Blood sugar B. Metabolism C. Blood pressure D. Digestion

Q8.Deficiency of Iodine causes:

A. Diabetes B. Goitre C. Anaemia D. Scurvy

Q9.The longest cell in the human body is:

A. RBC B. WBC C. Nerve cell (Neuron) D. Muscle cell

Q10.Reflex actions are controlled by:

A. Brain B. Spinal cord C. Heart D. Liver

Q11.Adrenaline is called the:

A. Sleep hormone B. Fight or flight hormone C. Growth hormone D. Love hormone

Q12.The number of pairs of cranial nerves is:

A. 10 B. 12 C. 24 D. 31

Q13.The smallest bone is in the:

A. Hand B. Foot C. Ear D. Nose

Q14.Growth hormone is secreted by:

A. Thyroid B. Pituitary C. Pancreas D. Adrenal

Q15.Osteoporosis is related to:

A. Muscles B. Bones C. Nerves D. Blood