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Quiz about Do You Know Your Body
Quiz about Do You Know Your Body

Do You Know Your Body? Trivia Quiz


Here are some questions to see if you really know the body of arguably the most dangerous animal in the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by frawther. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
frawther
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
370,255
Updated
Jan 30 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
2874
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which is the largest gland in the human body? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. People with which blood group are known as the 'universal recipients' ? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How much blood is pumped by the human heart in a minute in a normal, healthy, person? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which hormone maintains the volume of urine produced by kidneys? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which type of movement facilitates the passage of ova in the fallopian tubes?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following is under the control of the hypothalamus? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which structure of the internal ear is responsible for balancing the body? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following is also called the pacemaker of the heart?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following proteins is involved in blood clotting? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which is the largest gland in the human body?

Answer: Liver

The liver is the largest gland in the body, weighing about 1.2 to 1.5 kg in an adult human. Among the functions it carries out are dealing with toxic substances and storing vitamins. Although often referred to as an organ, the liver is also classed as a gland as it secretes bile.
2. People with which blood group are known as the 'universal recipients' ?

Answer: AB

Persons with the 'AB' group can accept blood from persons with AB as well as all other blood groups in the ABO system. O- is the universal donor.
3. How much blood is pumped by the human heart in a minute in a normal, healthy, person?

Answer: 5 liters

An average heart pumps 70 milliliters per heartbeat. An average heartbeat is 72 beats per minute. Therefore the heart pumps 5 liters per minute.
4. Which hormone maintains the volume of urine produced by kidneys?

Answer: Antidiuretic hormone

The antidiuretic hormone (also known as vasopressin) maintains the blood pressure, blood volume and tissue water content by controlling the concentration of urine produced by the kidneys.
5. Which type of movement facilitates the passage of ova in the fallopian tubes?

Answer: Ciliary movement

The passage of ova through the female reproductive tract is facilitated by the ciliary movement. The ova are moved from the ovaries to the uterus during this process.
6. Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

Answer: Acetabulum

The acetabulum is the cup-shaped socket of the hip joint and is a feature of the pelvis.
7. Which of the following is under the control of the hypothalamus?

Answer: Body temperature

The hypothalamus controls body temperature, the urge for eating and drinking and also secretes hypothalamic hormones.
8. Which structure of the internal ear is responsible for balancing the body?

Answer: Semicircular canals

The semicircular canals consist of three tiny, fluid-filled tubes inside the inner ear that help us to keep our balance.
9. Which of the following is also called the pacemaker of the heart?

Answer: Sinoatrial Node

The sinoatrial node (often referred to in short as the SA node) is the heart's natural pacemaker and one of the major elements in the cardiac conduction system which controls the heart rate.
10. Which of the following proteins is involved in blood clotting?

Answer: Fibrinogen

Fibrinogen is a protein produced by the liver and is essential for blood-clot formation.
Source: Author frawther

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