Keep Your Head Together Trivia Quiz

Answer: Eye

The iris is the part of the eye that controls the amount of light that enters the retina. The cornea is the protective covering over the iris and pupil that refracts light. The pupil is the black center of the eye that absorbs light.

Answer: Brain

The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and releases hormones to regulate various bodily functions such as blood pressure and sexual development. The fornix is a bundle of nerves near the hippocampus of the brain. Its function is not known but it is believed to play a part in memory retention.

The frontal lobe is the foremost lobe of the brain that contains the dopamine and regulates the senses.

Answer: Throat

The trachea or windpipe is a passage that allows air to enter the body through the throat. The pharynx is part of the throat behind the mouth that transports food and air to the esophagus and larynx. The hyoid is a bone is located under the chin and aids in swallowing.

Answer: Tooth

The pulp is the innermost layer of the tooth containing the blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. The enamel is the hard outer surface of the tooth that protects the tooth from damage and erosion but is susceptible to wearing away from acidic contact. The dentin is the layer of the tooth under the enamel but above the pulp.

Answer: Skull

The glabella is the part of the skull between the eyebrows that connects the area under the brows. The maxilla is the upper jawbone. The mandible is the lower jawbone.

Answer: Nose

The nostrils are the two holes in the nose that allow air to enter the body. The dorsum is the tip or apex of the nose. The columella is the proper term for the bridge of the nose.

Answer: Ear

The cochlea is the spiral part of the inner ear that receives the sound and amplifies it. The stirrup or stapes is a small bone in the ear that vibrates the sound. The lobe is the fleshy outer part of the ear.

Answer: Lips

Tubercles are small bumps on the lips. The most prominent of these typically found in the center of the upper lip. The vermillion border is outline of the lips that separate them from the rest of the face. The cupid's bow is the indentation of the lips under the nose. It resembles the top of a heart shape and may be more prominent on some people than others.

Answer: Scalp

The crown is the top part of the scalp where the hair grows. The nape is the back part of the scalp along the back of the neck. The temple is the front part of the scalp located on either side of the forehead.

Answer: Tongue

The papillae or taste buds are the taste receptors on the tongue. The epiglottis is the leaf-shaped flap at the back of the tongue that stops food and other substances from entering the trachea and then the lungs. The medial sulcus is the dividing line down the center of the tongue.