Anatomy and physiology of mammals MCQs

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

  1. What is the primary function of the mammalian heart?
    • A) To pump blood throughout the body
    • B) To produce hormones
    • C) To filter blood
    • D) To digest food
      Answer: A) To pump blood throughout the body

  1. Which organ is responsible for gas exchange in mammals?
    • A) Lungs
    • B) Liver
    • C) Kidney
    • D) Heart
      Answer: A) Lungs

  1. What is the primary role of the mammalian liver?
    • A) To detoxify chemicals and produce bile
    • B) To filter blood
    • C) To store energy
    • D) To regulate body temperature
      Answer: A) To detoxify chemicals and produce bile

  1. Which part of the mammalian brain is responsible for regulating homeostasis?
    • A) Hypothalamus
    • B) Cerebellum
    • C) Hippocampus
    • D) Medulla oblongata
      Answer: A) Hypothalamus

  1. What is the function of mammalian red blood cells?
    • A) To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
    • B) To fight infections
    • C) To clot blood
    • D) To produce hormones
      Answer: A) To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

  1. What is the primary function of mammalian kidneys?
    • A) To filter blood and produce urine
    • B) To regulate heart rate
    • C) To aid in digestion
    • D) To produce insulin
      Answer: A) To filter blood and produce urine

  1. Which gland in mammals is responsible for producing adrenaline?
    • A) Adrenal gland
    • B) Thyroid gland
    • C) Pituitary gland
    • D) Pancreas
      Answer: A) Adrenal gland

  1. What is the role of the mammalian diaphragm?
    • A) To aid in breathing by contracting and relaxing
    • B) To pump blood
    • C) To digest food
    • D) To filter toxins
      Answer: A) To aid in breathing by contracting and relaxing

  1. Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movement in mammals?
    • A) Skeletal muscle
    • B) Cardiac muscle
    • C) Smooth muscle
    • D) Epithelial tissue
      Answer: A) Skeletal muscle

  1. How do mammals primarily regulate their body temperature?
    • A) Through sweating and panting
    • B) By changing their metabolic rate
    • C) By altering their feeding habits
    • D) Through hibernation
      Answer: A) Through sweating and panting

  1. What structure in mammals is responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food?
    • A) Small intestine
    • B) Stomach
    • C) Large intestine
    • D) Liver
      Answer: A) Small intestine

  1. What is the primary function of mammalian skin?
    • A) To protect against environmental damage and regulate temperature
    • B) To aid in digestion
    • C) To produce blood cells
    • D) To store nutrients
      Answer: A) To protect against environmental damage and regulate temperature

  1. Which system in mammals is responsible for transporting hormones throughout the body?
    • A) Endocrine system
    • B) Nervous system
    • C) Digestive system
    • D) Respiratory system
      Answer: A) Endocrine system

  1. What type of teeth are specialized for cutting in mammals?
    • A) Incisors
    • B) Molars
    • C) Canines
    • D) Premolars
      Answer: A) Incisors

  1. How do mammals typically excrete waste products?
    • A) Through urine and feces
    • B) Through perspiration
    • C) Through respiration
    • D) Through the lymphatic system
      Answer: A) Through urine and feces

  1. What is the primary function of mammalian sweat glands?
    • A) To regulate body temperature through evaporation
    • B) To produce hormones
    • C) To aid in digestion
    • D) To filter blood
      Answer: A) To regulate body temperature through evaporation

  1. Which organ in mammals is responsible for producing insulin?
    • A) Pancreas
    • B) Liver
    • C) Kidney
    • D) Adrenal gland
      Answer: A) Pancreas

  1. What is the primary function of mammalian lymphatic system?
    • A) To maintain fluid balance and defend against disease
    • B) To transport oxygen
    • C) To digest food
    • D) To regulate temperature
      Answer: A) To maintain fluid balance and defend against disease

  1. Which part of the mammalian brain is primarily involved in sensory processing?
    • A) Cerebral cortex
    • B) Cerebellum
    • C) Brainstem
    • D) Thalamus
      Answer: A) Cerebral cortex

  1. What is the primary function of mammalian large intestine?
    • A) To absorb water and electrolytes, and form feces
    • B) To digest proteins
    • C) To absorb nutrients
    • D) To filter blood
      Answer: A) To absorb water and electrolytes, and form feces

  1. What structure in mammals helps in the production of sound?
    • A) Larynx
    • B) Pharynx
    • C) Trachea
    • D) Esophagus
      Answer: A) Larynx

  1. Which system in mammals is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the blood?
    • A) Respiratory system
    • B) Circulatory system
    • C) Digestive system
    • D) Endocrine system
      Answer: A) Respiratory system

  1. How do mammals primarily obtain their nutrients?
    • A) Through ingestion of food
    • B) Through absorption of nutrients from the environment
    • C) Through synthesis in their cells
    • D) Through diffusion
      Answer: A) Through ingestion of food

  1. What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart in mammals?
    • A) Arteries
    • B) Veins
    • C) Capillaries
    • D) Venules
      Answer: A) Arteries

  1. What is the primary function of mammalian red bone marrow?
    • A) To produce blood cells
    • B) To store fat
    • C) To provide structural support
    • D) To regulate calcium levels
      Answer: A) To produce blood cells

  1. Which organ in mammals is involved in the storage of bile?
    • A) Gallbladder
    • B) Liver
    • C) Pancreas
    • D) Small intestine
      Answer: A) Gallbladder

  1. What is the function of mammalian hair or fur?
    • A) To provide insulation and protect the skin
    • B) To aid in digestion
    • C) To produce sweat
    • D) To assist in respiration
      Answer: A) To provide insulation and protect the skin

  1. What part of the mammalian nervous system controls involuntary actions such as heartbeat and digestion?
    • A) Autonomic nervous system
    • B) Somatic nervous system
    • C) Central nervous system
    • D) Peripheral nervous system
      Answer: A) Autonomic nervous system

  1. Which mammalian organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?
    • A) Small intestine
    • B) Large intestine
    • C) Stomach
    • D) Liver
      Answer: A) Small intestine

  1. What is the primary role of mammalian kidneys in fluid balance?
    • A) To filter and regulate water and electrolyte levels in the blood
    • B) To produce digestive enzymes
    • C) To filter toxins from the body
    • D) To aid in thermoregulation
      Answer: A) To filter and regulate water and electrolyte levels in the blood

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