Anatomy and physiology of animals MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

  1. Which of the following is the primary function of red blood cells?
    • A) Immune defense
    • B) Oxygen transport
    • C) Blood clotting
    • D) Hormone transport
      Answer: B) Oxygen transport

  1. What type of muscle is found in the walls of the heart?
    • A) Skeletal muscle
    • B) Smooth muscle
    • C) Cardiac muscle
    • D) Voluntary muscle
      Answer: C) Cardiac muscle

  1. Which organ in mammals is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
    • A) Liver
    • B) Stomach
    • C) Kidney
    • D) Spleen
      Answer: C) Kidney

  1. What is the main structural component of the animal cell membrane?
    • A) Proteins
    • B) Lipids
    • C) Carbohydrates
    • D) Nucleic acids
      Answer: B) Lipids

  1. In which part of the digestive system does most nutrient absorption occur?
    • A) Stomach
    • B) Small intestine
    • C) Large intestine
    • D) Esophagus
      Answer: B) Small intestine

  1. Which system in the body is responsible for coordinating voluntary and involuntary actions?
    • A) Circulatory system
    • B) Endocrine system
    • C) Nervous system
    • D) Digestive system
      Answer: C) Nervous system

  1. Which of the following is the primary function of the liver?
    • A) Oxygen exchange
    • B) Protein synthesis
    • C) Detoxification
    • D) Nutrient absorption
      Answer: C) Detoxification

  1. What is the main function of the diaphragm in mammals?
    • A) Circulation
    • B) Breathing
    • C) Digestion
    • D) Excretion
      Answer: B) Breathing

  1. Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
    • A) Veins
    • B) Capillaries
    • C) Arteries
    • D) Lymphatics
      Answer: C) Arteries

  1. Which structure in the animal brain controls balance and coordination?
    • A) Cerebrum
    • B) Cerebellum
    • C) Medulla
    • D) Hypothalamus
      Answer: B) Cerebellum

  1. What is the primary function of the large intestine in the digestive system?
    • A) Digest proteins
    • B) Absorb water
    • C) Break down fats
    • D) Produce bile
      Answer: B) Absorb water

  1. Which type of blood cell is primarily involved in the immune response?
    • A) Red blood cells
    • B) Platelets
    • C) White blood cells
    • D) Plasma cells
      Answer: C) White blood cells

  1. What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip, allowing for a wide range of motion?
    • A) Hinge joint
    • B) Ball-and-socket joint
    • C) Pivot joint
    • D) Saddle joint
      Answer: B) Ball-and-socket joint

  1. Which organ is responsible for the production of insulin in mammals?
    • A) Liver
    • B) Stomach
    • C) Pancreas
    • D) Spleen
      Answer: C) Pancreas

  1. What is the main function of platelets in the blood?
    • A) Transport oxygen
    • B) Clot blood
    • C) Fight infections
    • D) Transport nutrients
      Answer: B) Clot blood

  1. Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons or muscles?
    • A) Dendrites
    • B) Axon
    • C) Cell body
    • D) Nucleus
      Answer: B) Axon

  1. What type of tissue connects muscle to bone?
    • A) Tendons
    • B) Ligaments
    • C) Cartilage
    • D) Fascia
      Answer: A) Tendons

  1. Which hormone regulates the body’s metabolism and is produced by the thyroid gland?
    • A) Insulin
    • B) Adrenaline
    • C) Thyroxine
    • D) Estrogen
      Answer: C) Thyroxine

  1. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
    • A) Right atrium
    • B) Right ventricle
    • C) Left atrium
    • D) Left ventricle
      Answer: D) Left ventricle

  1. Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?
    • A) Bronchi
    • B) Trachea
    • C) Alveoli
    • D) Larynx
      Answer: C) Alveoli

  1. What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
    • A) Clotting blood
    • B) Transporting oxygen
    • C) Breaking down glucose
    • D) Fighting infection
      Answer: B) Transporting oxygen

  1. Which muscle type is voluntary and striated?
    • A) Cardiac muscle
    • B) Skeletal muscle
    • C) Smooth muscle
    • D) None of the above
      Answer: B) Skeletal muscle

  1. Which part of the animal’s eye regulates the amount of light entering the eye?
    • A) Lens
    • B) Retina
    • C) Pupil
    • D) Cornea
      Answer: C) Pupil

  1. What is the functional unit of the kidney called?
    • A) Neuron
    • B) Nephron
    • C) Alveolus
    • D) Osteon
      Answer: B) Nephron

  1. Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
    • A) Adrenaline
    • B) Glucagon
    • C) Insulin
    • D) Thyroxine
      Answer: C) Insulin

  1. What type of skeleton do insects have?
    • A) Endoskeleton
    • B) Exoskeleton
    • C) Hydrostatic skeleton
    • D) None of the above
      Answer: B) Exoskeleton

  1. Which of the following organs is part of both the respiratory and digestive systems?
    • A) Esophagus
    • B) Trachea
    • C) Pharynx
    • D) Diaphragm
      Answer: C) Pharynx

  1. Which structure in the ear is responsible for maintaining balance?
    • A) Cochlea
    • B) Auditory canal
    • C) Semicircular canals
    • D) Eardrum
      Answer: C) Semicircular canals

  1. What is the primary function of the spleen in the immune system?
    • A) Producing red blood cells
    • B) Filtering blood and fighting infections
    • C) Producing antibodies
    • D) Regulating hormones
      Answer: B) Filtering blood and fighting infections

  1. Which organ system is responsible for producing hormones?
    • A) Nervous system
    • B) Circulatory system
    • C) Endocrine system
    • D) Excretory system
      Answer: C) Endocrine system

MCQs on wildlife

1. Wildlife Biology MCQs

2. Ecology MCQs

3. Conservation Biology MCQs

4. Animal Behavior MCQs

5. Population Dynamics MCQs

6. Wildlife Management MCQs

7. Biodiversity MCQs

8. Endangered Species MCQs

9. Habitat Restoration MCQs

10. GIS and Remote Sensing MCQs

11. Wildlife Law and Policy MCQs

12. Zoology MCQs

13. Forestry MCQs

14. Field Research Methods MCQs

15. Wildlife Photography and Documentation MCQs

16. Veterinary Science MCQs

17. Environmental Impact Assessment MCQs

18. Marine Biology MCQs

19. Ornithology MCQs

20. Herpetology MCQs

21. Mammalogy MCQs

22. Entomology MCQs