1001 Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test Questions to Ace Your Exams

Skeletal System

1. Which bone is the longest in the human body?
   - (A) Femur
   - (B) Tibia
   - (C) Humerus
   - (D) Fibula

2. What is the name of the joint between the skull and the first cervical vertebra?
   - (A) Atlanto-occipital joint
   - (B) Temporomandibular joint
   - (C) Glenohumeral joint
   - (D) Sternoclavicular joint

3. How many bones are there in the adult human body?
   - (A) 200
   - (B) 206
   - (C) 212
   - (D) 245

   

4. Which bone is known as the "funny bone"?
   - (A) Radius
   - (B) Ulna
   - (C) Humerus
   - (D) Scapula

5. What is the main function of the skeletal system?
   - (A) Support
   - (B) Movement
   - (C) Protection
   - (D) Blood production

Muscular System

1. Which muscle is the largest in the human body?
   - (A) Biceps brachii
   - (B) Gluteus maximus
   - (C) Quadriceps femoris
   - (D) Gastrocnemius

2. What is the difference between a voluntary and an involuntary muscle?
   - (A) Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously, while involuntary muscles are not.
   - (B) Involuntary muscles are controlled consciously, while voluntary muscles are not.
   - (C) Voluntary muscles are attached to bones, while involuntary muscles are not.
   - (D) Involuntary muscles are attached to bones, while voluntary muscles are not.

3. Which neurotransmitter is responsible for muscle contraction?
   - (A) Acetylcholine
   - (B) Dopamine
   - (C) Serotonin
   - (D) GABA

   

4. What is the role of the tendons?
   - (A) To connect muscles to bones
   - (B) To store energy for muscle contraction
   - (C) To lubricate muscles
   - (D) To produce muscle power

5. What is the function of the muscular system?
   - (A) Movement
   - (B) Respiration
   - (C) Digestion
   - (D) Circulation

Nervous System

1. Which part of the brain is responsible for higher-order cognitive functions such as memory, language, and planning?
   - (A) Cerebrum
   - (B) Cerebellum
   - (C) Brainstem
   - (D) Spinal cord

2. What is the difference between a neuron and a neuroglia?
   - (A) Neurons are nerve cells, while neuroglia are supporting cells.
   - (B) Neuroglia are nerve cells, while neurons are supporting cells.
   - (C) Neurons are found in the central nervous system, while neuroglia are found in the peripheral nervous system.
   - (D) Neuroglia are found in the central nervous system, while neurons are found in the peripheral nervous system.

3. Which neurotransmitter is known as the "feel-good" neurotransmitter?
   - (A) Dopamine
   - (B) Serotonin
   - (C) Noradrenaline
   - (D) Acetylcholine

4. What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?
   - (A) To control involuntary bodily functions
   - (B) To process information from the senses
   - (C) To control voluntary movement
   - (D) To regulate homeostasis

5. What is the function of the nervous system?
   - (A) To maintain homeostasis
   - (B) To control body movement
   - (C) To receive and process information from the environment
   - (D) To produce hormones

Endocrine System

1. Which hormone is known as the "stress hormone"?
   - (A) Cortisol
   - (B) Insulin
   - (C) Testosterone
   - (D) Estrogen

   

2. What is the role of the pituitary gland?
   - (A) To regulate growth and development
   - (B) To control metabolism
   - (C) To regulate blood sugar levels
   - (D) To regulate reproduction

3. Which endocrine gland is located in the neck?
   - (A) Thyroid gland
   - (B) Adrenal glands
   - (C) Pancreas
   - (D) Ovaries

4. What