Human Anatomy And Physiology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Biology & Life Sciences MCQs on Human Anatomy And Physiology — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for MDCAT, PPSC, FPSC, NTS.
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Question 1 of 40
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To determine cardiac out put by dye dilution method, commonly preferred dye is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Evans dye
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Evans dye is the correct answer to “To determine cardiac out put by dye dilution method, commonly preferred dye is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 2 of 40
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Saheli, oral contraceptive contains
Correct Answer: Option A — Centchroman (Ormeloxifene)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Centchroman (Ormeloxifene) is the correct answer to “Saheli, oral contraceptive contains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 3 of 40
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Growth hormone is secreted by:
Correct Answer: Option A — Anterior pituitary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anterior pituitary is the correct answer to “Growth hormone is secreted by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 4 of 40
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What senses fall under the chemoreceptor:
Correct Answer: Option D — Taste & smell
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Taste & smell is the correct answer to “What senses fall under the chemoreceptor:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 5 of 40
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The microscopic examination of tissues is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Histology
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Histology is the correct answer to “The microscopic examination of tissues is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 6 of 40
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Hardest connective tissue is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Bone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bone is the correct answer to “Hardest connective tissue is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 7 of 40
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Respiration in a cell is mainly governed by:
Correct Answer: Option C — Mitochondria
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mitochondria is the correct answer to “Respiration in a cell is mainly governed by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 8 of 40
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Immunity after Hepatitis A lasts for
Correct Answer: Option D — Life long
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Life long is the correct answer to “Immunity after Hepatitis A lasts for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following is a nonapeptide hormone produced by the posterior pituitary gland?
Correct Answer: Option B — Vasopressin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vasopressin is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a nonapeptide hormone produced by the posterior pituitary gland”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 10 of 40
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Element that is not found in blood is
Correct Answer: Option C — Chromium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chromium is the correct answer to “Element that is not found in blood is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 11 of 40
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Excessive consumption of ethanol causes damage to the
Correct Answer: Option D — Liver
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liver is the correct answer to “Excessive consumption of ethanol causes damage to the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 12 of 40
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The inner lining of the back of the eye ball is known as the:
Correct Answer: Option A — Retina
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Retina is the correct answer to “The inner lining of the back of the eye ball is known as the:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 13 of 40
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Proton pump inhibitor reduce the secretion of
Correct Answer: Option B — Gastric acid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gastric acid is the correct answer to “Proton pump inhibitor reduce the secretion of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 14 of 40
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Spermatozoa are formed in:
Correct Answer: Option D — Seminal vesicle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Seminal vesicle is the correct answer to “Spermatozoa are formed in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 15 of 40
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How many nephrons present in each kidney:
Correct Answer: Option B — One million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One million is the correct answer to “How many nephrons present in each kidney:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 16 of 40
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PH of human blood is
Correct Answer: Option C — 7.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7.5 is the correct answer to “PH of human blood is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 17 of 40
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All are granular leucocytes except:
Correct Answer: Option D — Lymphocytes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lymphocytes is the correct answer to “All are granular leucocytes except:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 18 of 40
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Elisa test is used for diagnosis of
Correct Answer: Option C — AIDS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
AIDS is the correct answer to “Elisa test is used for diagnosis of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 19 of 40
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Which one of these is sexually transmitted disease?
Correct Answer: Option B — Gonorrhea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gonorrhea is the correct answer to “Which one of these is sexually transmitted disease”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 20 of 40
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Which of the following is not a vestigial organ?
Correct Answer: Option D — Diaphragm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Diaphragm is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a vestigial organ”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 21 of 40
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Small intestine contains numerous finger like projections called:
Correct Answer: Option A — Villi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Villi is the correct answer to “Small intestine contains numerous finger like projections called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 22 of 40
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Histamine concentration is highest in
Correct Answer: Option B — Mast cell
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mast cell is the correct answer to “Histamine concentration is highest in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 23 of 40
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Commonest blood group is:
Correct Answer: Option A — O group
Detailed Academic Explanation:
O group is the correct answer to “Commonest blood group is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 24 of 40
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pH of lachrymal fluid is
Correct Answer: Option C — 7.4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7.4 is the correct answer to “pH of lachrymal fluid is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 25 of 40
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The contractions of uterus are stimulated by the production of:
Correct Answer: Option A — Oxytocin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Oxytocin is the correct answer to “The contractions of uterus are stimulated by the production of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 26 of 40
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Destruction of large patches of myelin, characterize a disease:
Correct Answer: Option A — Multiple sclerosis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Multiple sclerosis is the correct answer to “Destruction of large patches of myelin, characterize a disease:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 27 of 40
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Touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell are controlled by the
Correct Answer: Option C — Cerebrum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cerebrum is the correct answer to “Touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell are controlled by the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 28 of 40
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Hypertension means
Correct Answer: Option D — Increase in blood pressure
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increase in blood pressure is the correct answer to “Hypertension means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 29 of 40
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The smallest veins are called:
Correct Answer: Option B — Venules
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Venules is the correct answer to “The smallest veins are called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 30 of 40
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Thomsen's disease is associated with
Correct Answer: Option A — Muscular dystrophy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muscular dystrophy is the correct answer to “Thomsen's disease is associated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 31 of 40
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The longest muscle in the body is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Sartorius
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sartorius is the correct answer to “The longest muscle in the body is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 32 of 40
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The anterior pituitary secretes:
Correct Answer: Option D — FSH
Detailed Academic Explanation:
FSH is the correct answer to “The anterior pituitary secretes:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 33 of 40
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The normal erythrocyte count is
Correct Answer: Option B — 5.5 millions/mm3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5.5 millions/mm3 is the correct answer to “The normal erythrocyte count is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 34 of 40
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The nerve of hearing is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Auditory nerve
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Auditory nerve is the correct answer to “The nerve of hearing is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 35 of 40
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An inflammation of the middle ear segment is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Otitis media
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Otitis media is the correct answer to “An inflammation of the middle ear segment is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 36 of 40
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Sturctured evaluation of a patient medication for improving health outcome is termed as
Correct Answer: Option B — Medication review
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Medication review is the correct answer to “Sturctured evaluation of a patient medication for improving health outcome is termed as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 37 of 40
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Vaccine-permeable diseases include all except
Correct Answer: Option D — AIDS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
AIDS is the correct answer to “Vaccine-permeable diseases include all except”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 38 of 40
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The glands which are ductless and pour their secretion directly into the blood stream are called as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Endocrine glands
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Endocrine glands is the correct answer to “The glands which are ductless and pour their secretion directly into the blood stream are called as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 39 of 40
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The delta cells of islets of langerhans produce which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option B — Somatostatin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Somatostatin is the correct answer to “The delta cells of islets of langerhans produce which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
Question 40 of 40
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The cardiac out put can be determined by:
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “The cardiac out put can be determined by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Human Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Human Anatomy And Physiology
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