Take a deep dive into the complex systems of the human body with this exploratory trivia. Test your understanding of intricate functions that keep us alive! From the circulatory system to the nervous system, each plays a vital role in maintaining life as we know it.
These detailed functions can be compared to an elaborate symphony where each note must be played in harmony for the perfect performance. Explore these trivia questions to gain insights into how various systems work in concert to perform daily miracles.
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What does the ‘A’ in DNA stand for?
Active
Active
Acid
Acid
Animation
Animation
Assistance
Assistance
Which of these stages of human development lasts longest?
Adolescence
Adolescence
Gestation
Gestation
Adulthood
Adulthood
Childhood
Childhood
What does the immune system use to recognize bacteria and viruses?
Atamans
Atamans
Antidotes
Antidotes
Antibodies
Antibodies
Artifices
Artifices
Which is the hardest substance manufactured by the human body?
Cartilage
Cartilage
Bone
Bone
Nails
Nails
Tooth enamel
Tooth enamel
What name is given to those parts of the body which connect muscles to bones?
Ligaments
Ligaments
Arteries
Arteries
Tendons
Tendons
Nerves
Nerves
Where in the human body is myoglobin found?
Brain
Brain
Stomach
Stomach
Liver
Liver
Muscles
Muscles
Which two joints are connected by the body’s longest bone?
Ankle and hip
Ankle and hip
Hip and pelvis
Hip and pelvis
Pelvis and knee
Pelvis and knee
Knee and ankle
Knee and ankle
Which color blood cells carry oxygen and give blood its distinctive color?
Blue
Blue
Yellow
Yellow
Green
Green
Red
Red
Which best describes the spinal cord?
Bone
Bone
Muscle
Muscle
Nerve
Nerve
Skin
Skin
What effect does exercise usually have on metabolism?
Decrease
Decrease
Increase
Increase
Start
Start
Delay
Delay
Where in the human body do you find the protein keratin?
Hair
Hair
Saliva
Saliva
Liver
Liver
Skin
Skin
In biology, the alimentary canal is the main part of which system?
Respiratory
Respiratory
Digestive
Digestive
Lymph
Lymph
Reproductive
Reproductive
What can cause tonsillitis?
Malnutrition
Malnutrition
Antibiotics
Antibiotics
Fungus
Fungus
Bacteria
Bacteria
Passive immunity involves receiving what?
Antibodies
Antibodies
Antigens
Antigens
Antitoxins
Antitoxins
Antifungal
Antifungal
Which of these is not a natural color for human hair?
White
White
Brown
Brown
Black
Black
Green
Green
Which of these human cell types has very long wire-like arms?
Fat
Fat
Bone
Bone
Muscle
Muscle
Nerve
Nerve
Which of these is a benefit of sunbathing?
Vitamin D production
Vitamin D production
Vitamin A production
Vitamin A production
Sun burn
Sun burn
Skin cancer
Skin cancer
Where exactly in the human body are the intercostal muscles?
Between the ribs
Between the ribs
Between eyes
Between eyes
Between the fingers
Between the fingers
Between the toes
Between the toes
Which part of your body is affected by phlebitis?
Muscles
Muscles
Skin
Skin
Nerves
Nerves
Veins
Veins
Where in the human body would you find the hypothalmus?
Near the liver
Near the liver
Under the arm
Under the arm
Brain
Brain
In the ear
In the ear
The larynx is found where in the human body?
Foot
Foot
Knee
Knee
Neck
Neck
Shoulder
Shoulder
Which is the only human cell type not to contain any DNA?
Skin cells
Skin cells
Muscle cells
Muscle cells
Nerve cells
Nerve cells
Red blood cells
Red blood cells
Which of these is NOT one of the three parts of an insect’s body?
Tail
Tail
Abdomen
Abdomen
Thorax
Thorax
Head
Head
What is the technical name for the structure dividing the nostrils?
Sputum
Sputum
Scrotum
Scrotum
Sacrum
Sacrum
Septum
Septum
Which of these is not a type of muscle?
Skeletal
Skeletal
Cardiac
Cardiac
Smooth
Smooth
Brain
Brain
In human biology the smallest bone is the stirrup found in the ear. What is it similar in size to?
Grain of rice
Grain of rice
5 pence piece
5 pence piece
20p piece
20p piece
Cornflake
Cornflake
What are the two kinds of blood cells?
Orange and white
Orange and white
White and Red
White and Red
Red and pink
Red and pink
Green and blue
Green and blue
About 10 percent of the population have an accessory or extra what?
Gall bladder
Gall bladder
Pancreas
Pancreas
Spleen
Spleen
Bladder
Bladder
What is the name of the ‘tubes’ which connect the kidneys to the bladder?
Urethra
Urethra
Urine
Urine
Urea
Urea
Urinary
Urinary
What is the correct name for the kneecap?
Tarsus
Tarsus
Malleus
Malleus
Scapula
Scapula
Patella
Patella
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