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Human Science Trivia Quiz

Some assorted questions on the Human Condition

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

Author
awkins

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,565

Updated
Oct 18 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
12629

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: rupert774 (9/10), Guest 58 (6/10), SPICYSarahI (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Stroking which part of the body will produce the 'Babinski Effect'? Hint

Back of the knee

Inside of the ear

Underside of the jaw

Sole of the foot

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Question 2 of 10

2. What organ is joined to the 'Hyoid' bone? Hint

The gall bladder

The liver

The tongue

The appendix

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where would you find the 'Fissure of Rolando'? Hint

The brain

The liver

The ear

The stomach

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Question 4 of 10

4. If someone suffers with 'Polythelia', they have extra .. What? Hint

Toes

Teeth

Fingers

Nipples

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where would you find 'The Mount of Jupiter' and 'The Girdle of Venus'? Hint

The palm of the hand

The outer part of the ear

The sole of the foot

The pancreas

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Question 6 of 10

6. Podobromhidrosis is better known as? Hint

Sweaty hands

Bad breath

Smelly feet

Body odor

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 'Extensor Digiti Minimi (Propius) (Manus)' extends what? Hint

The little finger

The middle finger

The thumb

The little toe

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Question 8 of 10

8. The auricular muscles move what part of the body? Hint

Knees

Eyes

Ears

Tongue

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 'Islets of Langerhans' are a group of cells located where? Hint

The pancreas

The gall bladder

The liver

The lungs

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Question 10 of 10

10. Are blue eyes generally considered to be Dominant or Recessive?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Stroking which part of the body will produce the 'Babinski Effect'?

Answer: Sole of the foot

A reflex where the great toe flexes toward the top of the foot and the other toes fan out when the sole of the foot is firmly stroked is normal in babies and toddlers. It disappears by around two years of age.

2. What organ is joined to the 'Hyoid' bone?

Answer: The tongue

A U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the muscles of the tongue.

3. Where would you find the 'Fissure of Rolando'?

Answer: The brain

It is more properly called the the central sulcus, which divides the parietal and frontal lobes

4. If someone suffers with 'Polythelia', they have extra .. What?

Answer: Nipples

Anne Boleyn is reported to have suffered with this condition. As well as having too many fingers.

5. Where would you find 'The Mount of Jupiter' and 'The Girdle of Venus'?

Answer: The palm of the hand

6. Podobromhidrosis is better known as?

Answer: Smelly feet

7. The 'Extensor Digiti Minimi (Propius) (Manus)' extends what?

Answer: The little finger

8. The auricular muscles move what part of the body?

Answer: Ears

There are three of these muscles, surrounding the outer ear. In most humans, they have little effect, although some people are known for their ability to 'wiggle' their ears.

9. The 'Islets of Langerhans' are a group of cells located where?

Answer: The pancreas

10. Are blue eyes generally considered to be Dominant or Recessive?

Answer: Recessive

This means you must inherit blue genes from both parents to have blue eyes, although to describe the gene as recessive is a simplification of the actual process.

Source: Author awkins

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