Physiology MCQs with Answers
Physiology MCQ test


1) All of the following are the functions of the liver except one?

a- production of special proteins that help carry fats through the body

b- regulation of blood levels of amino acids

c- production of bilirubin

d- conversion of excess glucose into glycogen

e- regulating blood clotting



2) What is the function of bile in our bodies?

a- break down fats into fatty acids

b- helps remove bilirubin from the body

c- helps absorb vitamins A and K

d- helps intestines in the absorption of vitamin D

e- all of the above



3) Following are the components of the heart's electrical conduction system. Identify the one that makes your heart ventricles contract and pump out blood?

a- Sinoatrial (SA) node

b- Bundle of His

c- Atrioventricular (AV) node

d- Purkinje fibers

e- both a and c



4) Which statement among the following is INCORRECT about the liver?

a- it is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen

b- it is an accessory organ of the gastrointestinal tract 

c- it is the largest gland in the human body

d- it weighs approximately 1.5 kilograms

e- none of the above



5) Which statement among the following is INCORRECT about the spleen?

a- it makes white blood cells and antibodies that help fight infection

b- it is possible to live without a spleen in your body

c- it stores blood

d- normally it is situated inside the right rib cage

e- none of the above



6) Which statement among the following is INCORRECT about the cardiovascular system?

a- diastole is the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts

b- the arteries become rigid with age

c- at rest, the heart beats about 60 times per minute

d- dehydration affects the heart rate

e- 'pacemaker' can correct dangerous arrhythmia 



7) What is the primary function of the brainstem?

a- Modulate motor coordination

b- Control language and communication

c- Regulate emotions

d- Control breathing and heart rate

e- Store memory



8) Which part of the brain modulates motor coordination, posture, and balance?

a- Cerebrum

b- Cerebellum

c- Brainstem

d- Midbrain

e- Pons



9) Pons and the medulla are classified under which part of the brain?

a- Cerebrum

b- Cerebral Cortex

c- Brainstem

d- Cerebellum

e- Spinal Cord



10) Which brain structure plays role in the regulation of body temperature?

a- Pituitary Gland

b- Hypothalamus

c- Amygdala

d- Hippocampus

e- Pineal Gland



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Answer Keys

MCQ # - Correct option

1- c

2- e

3- d

4- a

5- d

6- a

7- d

8- b

9- c

10- b


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