Biology
Animal Tissue and Anatomy
1,349 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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Vallate
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Fungiform
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Filiform
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Foliate
D
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Explanation
These are leaf-like papillae which are not developed in human tongue and are distributed at the sides of the base of the tongue of rabbit etc.
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Papillae
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Frenulum linguae
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Tonsils
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Adenoids
B
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Explanation
It secures and holds the tongue inside the mouth by attaching it to mandibles, hyoid by muscles and to the floor of the buccal cavity.
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Sides of the tongue
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Only on the tip
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Lateral sides of the tongue
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Back of the tongue
D
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Explanation
The taste buds for bitter taste are present at the back of the tongue.
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penis
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scrotum
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bladder
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urethra
B
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Explanation
Testes are placed in a bag-like structure called as scrotum which descends from the abdominal region.
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Uterus
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Oviduct
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Ureter
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Fimbria
A
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Explanation
Uterus is a hollow muscular organ which has the capacity to bear a child.
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crypts of Lieberkuhn
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Peyer’s patches
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islet of Langerhans
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gastric glands
A
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Explanation
In the small intestine, Paneth cells residing at the bottom of the intestinal crypts are the key effectors of innate mucosal defense.
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trachea
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bronchus
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nasal cavity
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oesophagus
A
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Explanation
A tube that connects pharynx and larynx to lungs is known as trachea.
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Skin
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Brain
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Stomach
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Kidney
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Liver
B
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Explanation
This is the correct answer.
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Liver
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Gall bladder
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Pancreas
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Spleen
C
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Explanation
The endocrine part of pancreas is in the form of patches of cells called islets of Langerhans.
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Bowman's capsule
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Glisson's capsule
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Liver sinusoid
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Joint capsule
B
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Explanation
Glisson's capsule is the layer of connective tissues that separates the lobes of liver.
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pericardium
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pleural membrane
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peritoneal membrane
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meninx
C
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Explanation
Liver is covered by peritoneal membrane, which keeps it in position.
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Larynx
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Eustachian tubes
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Esophagus
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Trachea
C
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Explanation
It is a muscular tube joining the pharynx to the stomach. It is also known as the food pipe.
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Jejunum
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Ileum
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Duodenum
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Reticulum
B
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Explanation
The Ileum is characterised by having club shaped villi and peyer's patches.
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pharynx
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larynx
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gill pouch
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All of the above
C
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Explanation
During embryonic development, prominent oral structures including parts of the mouth, palate, and certain throat structures derive from the gill pouches (pharyngeal pouches). These are evolutionary remnants in vertebrate development. The pharynx, larynx, and gill pouches are related embryological regions.
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pharynx
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larynx
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glottis
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None of these
B
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Explanation
The epiglottis is indeed part of the larynx (voice box). It's a leaf-shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and protects the trachea during swallowing. The pharynx is the throat region, and the glottis is the actual opening into the larynx - the epiglottis guards this opening.