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Basic Anatomy For Beginners Trivia Quiz

The Human Body is incredibly complex, so it takes time to learn about all of its intricacies. This quiz is aimed at people who have only just begun to learn Anatomy and for people who have some general knowledge already on the topic.

A multiple-choice quiz by anarchy101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
anarchy101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,468

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
6133

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: GBfan (10/10), Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 72 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg? Hint

Humerus

Metatarsal

Tibia

Femur

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the 'tubes' which connect the kidneys to the bladder? Hint

Uterus

Ureter

Urethra

Umbilicus

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the blood vessels with the smallest diameter in the body? Hint

Venules

Arterioles

Capillaries

Veins

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the anatomical name for the commonly termed 'windpipe'? Hint

Alveoli

Brochiole

Trachea

Bronchus

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Question 5 of 10

5. How do you spell the anatomical name of the 'tube' which runs between the pharynx and the stomach? (British English) Hint

Oesoaphagus

Oesuphagus

Oesophagus

Oesaphagus

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name given to cells solely located within the nervous system? Hint

Neurosoms

Cerebrums

Neurons

Cerebellums

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the top layer of the skin called? Hint

Epidermis

Dermis

Endothelium

Exothelium

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Question 8 of 10

8. The uterus and vagina are joined together by what structure? Hint

Urethra

Fallopian Tube

Cervix

Ovary

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where are the adrenal glands located? Hint

On top of the kidneys

In the neck

At the base of the brain

Next to the pancreas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which white blood cell is typically only found in the acute stage of inflammation? Hint

Neutrophil

Eosinophil

Basophil

Lymphocyte

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the large, long bone found in the upper leg?

Answer: Femur

The femur is the largest bone in the body. It helps support your weight and it takes a great deal of force to fracture or break it.

2. What is the name of the 'tubes' which connect the kidneys to the bladder?

Answer: Ureter

The ureters are narrow 'tubes' which drain the urine from the kidneys and transport it to the bladder.

3. What is the name of the blood vessels with the smallest diameter in the body?

Answer: Capillaries

Capillaries are the vessels which directly transfer oxygen and waste products between the blood and the body's tissues.

4. What is the anatomical name for the commonly termed 'windpipe'?

Answer: Trachea

The trachea or 'windpipe' essentially connects the pharynx (throat) to the lungs. It is structurally made up of epithelium, muscles and C-shaped cartilage.

5. How do you spell the anatomical name of the 'tube' which runs between the pharynx and the stomach? (British English)

Answer: Oesophagus

The oesophagus is roughly 25cm in length and provides a contained passageway in which undigested food and drink travel through from the pharynx to the stomach. Sometimes, these edibles end up travelling in the opposite direction which is termed reflux and if they reach the oral cavity, vomiting.

6. What is the name given to cells solely located within the nervous system?

Answer: Neurons

Neurons play a vital role in allowing neurotransmitters (and thus nerve impulses) to travel from one part of the body to another. This results in changes occurring to the body such as the increase/decrease of the heart rate and the ability to see.

7. What is the top layer of the skin called?

Answer: Epidermis

The epidermis is what you and I see when we observe someone's skin. It is a protective barrier and thus prevents most pathogens from entering our body.

8. The uterus and vagina are joined together by what structure?

Answer: Cervix

The cervix has the ability to stretch to 10cm during labour in order for the baby to pass from the uterus into the vaginal canal.

9. Where are the adrenal glands located?

Answer: On top of the kidneys

The adrenal gland's main function is to release hormones in times of stress. These include hormones such as cortisol and adrenalin (epinephrine).

10. Which white blood cell is typically only found in the acute stage of inflammation?

Answer: Neutrophil

Neutrophils are known to quickly respond to acute inflammation and are a phagocytic cell, meaning that they ingest microorganisms in order to stop the spread of pathogens in the body.

Source: Author anarchy101

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