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| Anatomy MCQs online with solutions |
1) The typical location of the liver in the body is;
a- upper left-hand portion of the abdominal cavity
b- upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity
c- beneath the stomach
d- side by side with the stomach
e- on top of the left kidney
2) The hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that carries blood to the liver from;
a- gastrointestinal tract
b- gallbladder
c- pancreas
d- spleen
e- all of the above
3) The mass of a healthy human liver is approximately how many pounds?
a- 0.5
b- 1
c- 1.5
d- 3
e- 5
4) Bile is a liquid produced by;
a- gallbladder
b- liver
c- pancreas
d- duodenum
e- spleen
5) Blood is supplied to the liver through;
a- hepatic artery
b- hepatic portal vein
c- hepatic vein
d- all of the above
e- both a and b
6) How much bile does the liver produce daily?
a- 30-50 ml
b- 150-250 ml
c- 500-600 ml
d- 800-1200 ml
e- 2000-3000 ml
7) What is the outer layer of the heart called?
a) Endocardium
b) Myocardium
c) Pericardium
d) Epicardium
e) Mesocardium
8) What is the valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle called?
a) Mitral valve
b) Tricuspid valve
c) Pulmonary valve
d) Aortic valve
e) Superior vena cava valve
9) What is the largest artery in the body that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body?
a) Coronary artery
b) Aorta
c) Pulmonary artery
d) Brachiocephalic artery
e) Carotid artery
10) What is the valve that separates the right atrium from the right ventricle called?
a) Mitral valve
b) Tricuspid valve
c) Pulmonary valve
d) Aortic valve
e) Superior vena cava valve
11) What is the vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart called?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Aorta
c) Brachiocephalic vein
d) Vena cava
e) Pulmonary vein
12) Which part of the liver is in direct contact with the diaphragm?
a) Left lobe
b) Right lobe
c) Caudate lobe
d) Quadrate lobe
e) Bare area
13) The medical term for Voice Box in the literature is;
a- Pharynx
b- Larynx
c- Trachea
d- Bronchi
e- Alveoli
14) Where does the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) occur in the respiratory system?
a) Trachea
b) Bronchi
c) Alveoli
d) Larynx
e) Pharynx
15) The dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in breathing is called the:
a) Larynx
b) Diaphragm
c) Bronchi
d) Pleura
e) Trachea
16) What is the term for the involuntary control of breathing regulated by the brainstem?
a) Voluntary control
b) Chemo-regulation
c) Mechanical ventilation
d) Pulmonary circulation
e) Emphysema
17) Cilia are tiny hair-like structures lining the airways. Their function is to:
a) Produce mucus
b) Trap dust and particles
c) Allow for gas exchange
d) Control the diaphragm
e) Filters nitrogen in the inhaled air
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Answer Keys
MCQ # - Correct option
1- b
2- e
3- d
4- b
5- e
6- d
7- c
8- a
9- b
10- b
11- e
12- e
13- b
14- c
15- b
16- b
17- b
