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| 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
