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Top 100 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 MCQs – B. Pharm 1st Semester

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1. Study of tissues is called:

A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Histology
D. Cytology

2. The basic structural and functional unit of life is:

A. Tissue
B. Organ
C. Cell
D. System

3. Basement membrane lies between:

A. Two epithelial layers
B. Epithelium and connective tissue
C. Muscle and nerve
D. Bone and cartilage

4. Which tissue covers body surface?

A. Muscle
B. Connective
C. Epithelial
D. Nervous

5. Powerhouse of the cell is:

A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondria
D. Golgi body

6. Rough endoplasmic reticulum contains:

A. DNA
B. RNA
C. Ribosomes
D. Lipids

7. Cell drinking is known as:

A. Phagocytosis
B. Pinocytosis
C. Diffusion
D. Osmosis

8. Which blood cell has no nucleus?

A. WBC
B. RBC
C. Platelets
D. Lymphocytes

9. Normal pH of blood is:

A. 6.8
B. 7.0
C. 7.4
D. 8.0

10. Universal donor blood group is:

A. A
B. B
C. AB
D. O

11. WBC without lobed nucleus are:

A. Neutrophils
B. Eosinophils
C. Lymphocytes
D. Basophils

12. Platelets are concerned with:

A. Immunity
B. Respiration
C. Blood clotting
D. Nutrition

13. Average lifespan of RBC is:

A. 60 days
B. 90 days
C. 120 days
D. 180 days

14. Universal recipient blood group is:

A. O
B. A
C. B
D. AB

15. Hemoglobin contains:

A. Calcium
B. Iron
C. Sodium
D. Potassium

16. Hardest substance in human body is:

A. Bone
B. Dentin
C. Enamel
D. Cartilage

17. Number of bones in adult human:

A. 206
B. 210
C. 201
D. 208

18. Sesamoid bone example:

A. Femur
B. Tibia
C. Patella
D. Fibula

19. Joint between skull bones is:

A. Ball & socket
B. Hinge
C. Pivot
D. Suture

20. Vitamin required for calcium absorption:

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D

21. Functional unit of nervous system is:

A. Neuroglia
B. Neuron
C. Axon
D. Dendrite

22. Brain weight in adult is approx:

A. 800 g
B. 1000 g
C. 1400 g
D. 2000 g

23. Cerebellum controls:

A. Memory
B. Balance
C. Vision
D. Speech

24. Reflex actions are controlled by:

A. Brain
B. Cerebellum
C. Spinal cord
D. Hypothalamus

25. Functional unit of kidney is:

A. Nephron
B. Neuron
C. Alveoli
D. Glomerulus

26. Normal urine pH is:

A. 4.5
B. 5.5
C. 6.0
D. 8.0

27. Hormones are secreted by:

A. Exocrine glands
B. Endocrine glands
C. Sweat glands
D. Salivary glands

28. Master gland of endocrine system is:

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

29. Insulin is secreted by:

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

30. Adrenaline hormone is secreted by:

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

31. Functional unit of lung is:

A. Bronchi
B. Bronchiole
C. Alveoli
D. Trachea

32. Normal respiratory rate in adults is:

A. 8–10/min
B. 12–16/min
C. 20–25/min
D. 30–35/min

33. Oxygen is transported in blood by:

A. Plasma
B. Platelets
C. Hemoglobin
D. WBC

34. Largest artery of the body is:

A. Pulmonary artery
B. Coronary artery
C. Aorta
D. Carotid artery

35. Normal blood pressure is:

A. 90/60 mmHg
B. 100/70 mmHg
C. 120/80 mmHg
D. 140/90 mmHg

36. Pacemaker of heart is:

A. AV node
B. SA node
C. Bundle of His
D. Purkinje fibers

37. Blood vessels carrying blood away from heart are:

A. Veins
B. Capillaries
C. Arteries
D. Venules

38. Smallest blood vessels are:

A. Arteries
B. Veins
C. Capillaries
D. Venules

39. Valve between left atrium and left ventricle:

A. Tricuspid
B. Bicuspid (Mitral)
C. Pulmonary
D. Aortic

40. Largest vein of the body is:

A. Pulmonary vein
B. Hepatic vein
C. Vena cava
D. Portal vein

41. Bile is produced by:

A. Gall bladder
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Intestine

42. Bile helps in digestion of:

A. Proteins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fats
D. Vitamins

43. Largest gland in human body:

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

44. Main site of protein digestion:

A. Mouth
B. Stomach
C. Small intestine
D. Large intestine

45. Villi are present in:

A. Stomach
B. Large intestine
C. Small intestine
D. Esophagus

46. Functional unit of muscle is:

A. Sarcolemma
B. Myofibril
C. Sarcomere
D. Actin

47. Voluntary muscles are:

A. Cardiac
B. Smooth
C. Skeletal
D. Involuntary

48. Smooth muscle is found in:

A. Heart
B. Stomach
C. Biceps
D. Thigh

49. Cardiac muscle is:

A. Voluntary
B. Involuntary
C. Non-striated
D. Smooth

50. Hormone regulating metabolism:

A. Insulin
B. Thyroxine
C. Adrenaline
D. Glucagon

51. Thyroid hormone deficiency causes:

A. Diabetes
B. Goiter
C. Acromegaly
D. Addison disease

52. Hormone regulating blood glucose level:

A. Thyroxine
B. Insulin
C. Adrenaline
D. Estrogen

53. Master gland of endocrine system is:

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

54. Functional unit of eye is:

A. Retina
B. Cornea
C. Lens
D. Iris

55. Rods and cones are found in:

A. Iris
B. Lens
C. Retina
D. Cornea

56. Organ of hearing is:

A. Nose
B. Eye
C. Ear
D. Skin

57. Balance of body is maintained by:

A. Cerebrum
B. Medulla
C. Cerebellum
D. Thalamus

58. Normal body temperature is:

A. 35°C
B. 36°C
C. 37°C
D. 38°C

59. Largest artery in human body is:

A. Pulmonary artery
B. Coronary artery
C. Aorta
D. Carotid artery

60. Pacemaker of heart is:

A. AV node
B. SA node
C. Bundle of His
D. Purkinje fibers

61. Valve between right atrium and right ventricle:

A. Mitral
B. Bicuspid
C. Tricuspid
D. Aortic

62. Oxygen is transported in blood by:

A. Plasma
B. WBC
C. Hemoglobin
D. Platelets

63. Largest gland of human body is:

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

64. Bile is stored in:

A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Gall bladder
D. Intestine

65. Villi are present in:

A. Stomach
B. Large intestine
C. Small intestine
D. Esophagus

66. Main site of absorption of nutrients:

A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Mouth

67. Functional unit of kidney is:

A. Neuron
B. Nephron
C. Alveoli
D. Sarcomere

68. Normal pH of urine is:

A. 4.5
B. 5.5
C. 6.0
D. 7.4

69. Hormone responsible for fight or flight:

A. Insulin
B. Thyroxine
C. Adrenaline
D. Cortisol

70. Male sex hormone is:

A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Testosterone
D. Insulin

71. Female sex hormone is:

A. Testosterone
B. Estrogen
C. Insulin
D. Adrenaline

72. Hardest tissue in human body is:

A. Bone
B. Cartilage
C. Enamel
D. Dentin

73. Largest bone in human body is:

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

74. Smallest bone in human body is:

A. Stapes
B. Incus
C. Malleus
D. Hyoid

75. Functional unit of muscle fiber is:

A. Myofibril
B. Sarcomere
C. Sarcolemma
D. Actin

76. Voluntary muscles are also called:

A. Smooth muscles
B. Cardiac muscles
C. Skeletal muscles
D. Involuntary muscles

77. Smooth muscles are found in:

A. Heart
B. Stomach
C. Biceps
D. Thigh

78. Cardiac muscle is:

A. Voluntary
B. Involuntary
C. Smooth
D. Non-muscular

79. Blood clotting factor is:

A. RBC
B. WBC
C. Platelets
D. Plasma

80. Lifespan of RBC is:

A. 60 days
B. 90 days
C. 120 days
D. 180 days

81. Universal donor blood group is:

A. A
B. B
C. AB
D. O

82. Universal recipient blood group is:

A. O
B. A
C. B
D. AB

83. Normal pH of blood is:

A. 6.8
B. 7.0
C. 7.4
D. 8.0

84. Instrument used to measure blood pressure:

A. Thermometer
B. Sphygmomanometer
C. ECG
D. Spirometer

85. Largest lymphatic organ is:

A. Tonsil
B. Thymus
C. Spleen
D. Appendix

86. Immune cells are:

A. RBC
B. Platelets
C. Lymphocytes
D. Plasma

87. Functional unit of lung is:

A. Trachea
B. Bronchi
C. Alveoli
D. Pleura

88. Respiratory pigment in blood is:

A. Myoglobin
B. Hemoglobin
C. Chlorophyll
D. Cytochrome

89. Colored part of eye is:

A. Cornea
B. Retina
C. Iris
D. Lens

90. Blind spot of eye lacks:

A. Rods
B. Cones
C. Rods and cones
D. Retina

91. Normal pulse rate in adult:

A. 60/min
B. 72/min
C. 90/min
D. 100/min

92. Structural and functional unit of nervous system:

A. Axon
B. Dendrite
C. Neuron
D. Neuroglia

93. Spinal cord ends at level of:

A. T12
B. L1
C. L5
D. S1

94. Vitamin required for vision is:

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D

95. Enzyme present in saliva is:

A. Pepsin
B. Trypsin
C. Amylase
D. Lipase

96. Main site of digestion:

A. Mouth
B. Stomach
C. Small intestine
D. Large intestine

97. Plasma protein maintaining osmotic pressure:

A. Globulin
B. Fibrinogen
C. Albumin
D. Hemoglobin

98. Study of body functions is called:

A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Pathology
D. Histology

99. Study of body structure is called:

A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Pathology
D. Pharmacology

100. Cell division for growth occurs by:

A. Meiosis
B. Amitosis
C. Mitosis
D. Apoptosis

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