Biology
Animal Tissue and Anatomy
1,715 Questions
Test your knowledge of animal tissues and anatomical structures with these practice questions. The set covers human organs, reproductive systems, and sensory receptors. These fundamental biology topics frequently appear in medical and competitive examinations.
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Animal Tissue and Anatomy Questions
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Larynx
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Pharynx
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Glottis
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Epiglottis
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Bronchial tube
A
Correct answer
Explanation
It is a special part of the body that functions as an airway to the lungs as well as providing us with a way of communication.
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Cerebrum
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Spinal cord
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Mesencephalon
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Diencephalon
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Meninges
C
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Explanation
The midbrain, also called the mesencephalon, is the smallest and the most anterior part of the brainstem with a tubular appearance. It is involved in functions such as vision, hearing, movement of the eyes and body motor function.
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Testes
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Endocrine gland
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Cowper's gland
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Ovary
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Prostate gland
E
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Explanation
The prostate gland is an exocrine gland present in the human male reproductive system. It is actually made up of a bunch of minuscule glands surrounded by a fibrous sheathing tissue called as prostatic capsule. This capsule is surrounded by a protective layer of fat.
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Ovary
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Oviduct
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Cloaca
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Testicle
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Urethra
C
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Explanation
A cloaca is the posterior opening that serves as the only such opening for the intestinal, reproductive, and urinary tracts of certain animal species. All amphibians;, birds, reptiles, and monotremes possess this orifice from which they excrete both urine and feces.
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Oviducts
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Gonads
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Cloaca
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Vagina
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Baculum
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The gonad is the organ that makes gametes. The gonads in males are the testes and the gonads in females are the ovaries.
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Pinna
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Eustachian tube
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Semicircular canals
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Cochlea
A
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Explanation
The pinna is the outermost part of the ear composed of cartilage and being connected to the outer tube called the auditory canal. This leads to the eardrum.
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Incus
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Stylohyoid muscle
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Internal maxillary artery
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Posterior one-third of the tongue
B
Correct answer
Explanation
It is a facial muscle located in the neck. It is thin and slender and is attached to the hyloid bone. It derives from the second pharyngeal arch.
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in internal surface of fundus of bladder
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below the apex of urinary bladder
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in the body of bladder
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below the neck of bladder
A
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Explanation
The fundus of the urinary bladder is the base of the bladder formed by the posterior wall. The smooth muscle of bladder contracts to expel urine from the body. The trigone lies in the internal surface of fundus of bladder.
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prostatic portion of urethra
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membranous part
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external urethral orifice
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internal urethral orifice
B
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Explanation
It is the part of the male urethra lying between the layers of the urogenital diaphragm and connects the parts of the urethra passing through the prostate gland and the penis. The second constriction of male urethra lies in membranous part.
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oral cavity
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pharyngeal recess
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piriform recess
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between palatoglossal arch and palatopharyngeal arch
D
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Explanation
The palatine tonsil is the pair of tonsils that can be seen on the left and right side at the back of the throat. They lie between palatoglossal arch and palatopharyngeal arch.
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nasopharynx
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oropharynx
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laryngopharynx
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epiglottic vallecula
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The pharyngeal opening of auditory tube defines as an opening in the upper nasopharynx behind the posterior extremity of the inferior concha on each side.
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Orifice of the superior vena cava
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Orifice of the inferior vena cava
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Orifice for the coronary sinus
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Orifice of the pumonary trunk
D
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Explanation
Orifice of the pumonary trunk is the opening between the pulmonary trunk and the right ventricle of the mammalian heart.
A
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Explanation
Teeth: Snake has two hollow teeth (fangs)
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Tissues are absent in unicellular organisms.
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All the cells of a tissue are similar in structure.
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Tissues are present in animals only.
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Tissues are made up of cells specialized in one function.
C
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Explanation
By definition, tissue is a group of cells, which have a similar structure and perform a common specific function. The tissues are present in both plants and hence, (3) is incorrect.
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Anterior two thirds of the tongue
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The floor of the oral cavity
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Mucosa and mucoperiosteum on the lingual side of the mandible
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All of these
D
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Explanation
The lingual nerve gives off branches to the interior alveolar nerve and contributes many sensory fibres to the mucous membrane of the floor of the mouth and gingival on the lingual surface of the mandible.