Physiology — MCQs August 20, 2025 by u930973931_answers 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood and forming urine? (A) Heart (B) Kidney (C) Liver (D) Lungs 2. Which part of the brain regulates body temperature? (A) Cerebrum (B) Hypothalamus (C) Cerebellum (D) Medulla oblongata 3. What is the normal pH of human blood? (A) 6.8–7.0 (B) 7.35–7.45 (C) 7.8–8.0 (D) 6.0–6.5 4. Which hormone regulates blood glucose by promoting cellular uptake? (A) Glucagon (B) Cortisol (C) Insulin (D) Adrenaline 5. What is the primary function of hemoglobin? (A) Transport of oxygen (B) Blood clotting (C) Immunity (D) Nerve conduction 6. Which type of muscle is involuntary and striated? (A) Skeletal (B) Smooth (C) Cardiac (D) None of the above 7. Which organ secretes bile? (A) Stomach (B) Pancreas (C) Liver (D) Gallbladder 8. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart? (A) Pulmonary vein (B) Pulmonary artery (C) Aorta (D) Superior vena cava 9. The pacemaker of the heart is: (A) AV node (B) SA node (C) Bundle of His (D) Purkinje fibers 10. Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption? (A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin D (C) Vitamin C (D) Vitamin K 11. Which part of the nephron is responsible for filtration? (A) Loop of Henle (B) Collecting duct (C) Glomerulus (D) Distal tubule 12. Which neurotransmitter is associated with muscle contraction? (A) Dopamine (B) Acetylcholine (C) Serotonin (D) GABA 13. The functional unit of the nervous system is: (A) Neuron (B) Axon (C) Dendrite (D) Synapse 14. What is the primary function of platelets? (A) Oxygen transport (B) Immunity (C) Blood clotting (D) Hormone secretion 15. Which gland is called the “master gland”? (A) Thyroid (B) Adrenal (C) Pituitary (D) Pancreas 16. The hormone secreted during “fight or flight” is: (A) Cortisol (B) Adrenaline (C) Insulin (D) Thyroxine 17. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination? (A) Cerebrum (B) Cerebellum (C) Hypothalamus (D) Pons 18. What is the normal human body temperature in Celsius? (A) 36.5–37.5°C (B) 34–35°C (C) 38–39°C (D) 35–36°C 19. Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea? (A) Uvula (B) Epiglottis (C) Pharynx (D) Glottis 20. Red blood cells are formed in: (A) Liver (B) Kidney (C) Bone marrow (D) Spleen 21. Which hormone regulates the sleep-wake cycle? (A) Serotonin (B) Melatonin (C) Cortisol (D) Dopamine 22. Which ion is necessary for muscle contraction? (A) Sodium (B) Calcium (C) Potassium (D) Chloride 23. The largest part of the human brain is: (A) Cerebellum (B) Brainstem (C) Cerebrum (D) Hypothalamus 24. Which blood group is the universal donor? (A) AB+ (B) O- (C) AB- (D) O+ 25. Which enzyme is present in saliva? (A) Lipase (B) Pepsin (C) Amylase (D) Trypsin 26. What is the normal human heart rate at rest? (A) 40–50 bpm (B) 60–100 bpm (C) 120–140 bpm (D) 20–30 bpm 27. Which organ is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances? (A) Kidney (B) Liver (C) Lungs (D) Spleen 28. What is the main function of the large intestine? (A) Absorption of proteins (B) Water absorption (C) Enzyme secretion (D) Bile production 29. The functional unit of the kidney is: (A) Nephron (B) Glomerulus (C) Loop of Henle (D) Bowman’s capsule 30. Which blood cells provide immunity? (A) RBCs (B) Platelets (C) WBCs (D) Plasma cells 31. Which part of the ear maintains balance? (A) Cochlea (B) Semicircular canals (C) Eardrum (D) Ossicles 32. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting? (A) Vitamin C (B) Vitamin K (C) Vitamin D (D) Vitamin B12 33. Which gas regulates breathing rate? (A) Oxygen (B) Nitrogen (C) Carbon dioxide (D) Helium 34. Which structure connects the throat to the stomach? (A) Trachea (B) Esophagus (C) Larynx (D) Duodenum 35. Which gland produces insulin? (A) Liver (B) Pancreas (C) Thyroid (D) Pituitary 36. The exchange of gases in the lungs takes place in: (A) Bronchi (B) Bronchioles (C) Alveoli (D) Pleura 37. Which hormone increases blood sugar levels? (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Melatonin (D) Thyroxine 38. The smallest functional unit of muscle is: (A) Sarcomere (B) Myofibril (C) Actin (D) Myosin 39. Which organ stores bile? (A) Liver (B) Pancreas (C) Gallbladder (D) Duodenum 40. What type of blood circulation occurs between the heart and lungs? (A) Coronary (B) Pulmonary (C) Systemic (D) Portal 41. Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering? (A) Cornea (B) Iris (C) Retina (D) Lens 42. What is the main energy currency of the cell? (A) DNA (B) ATP (C) RNA (D) Protein 43. Which organ produces digestive enzymes and hormones? (A) Liver (B) Stomach (C) Pancreas (D) Small intestine 44. Which type of respiration requires oxygen? (A) Aerobic (B) Anaerobic (C) Fermentation (D) Glycolysis 45. The basic structural and functional unit of the lung is: (A) Bronchi (B) Bronchioles (C) Alveoli (D) Pleura 46. Which structure in the heart prevents backflow of blood? (A) Arteries (B) Valves (C) Veins (D) Septum 47. Which part of the digestive system absorbs most nutrients? (A) Stomach (B) Large intestine (C) Small intestine (D) Esophagus 48. Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport in blood? (A) Calcium (B) Iron (C) Sodium (D) Potassium 49. Which gland secretes growth hormone? (A) Thyroid (B) Pituitary (C) Adrenal (D) Pancreas 50. What is the normal tidal volume of lungs in adults? (A) 200 ml (B) 500 ml (C) 1000 ml (D) 2000 ml