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

Multiple choice

The upper end of trachea has a voice box called

  1. oropharynx

  2. larynx

  3. pharynx

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The larynx, or voice box, is located at the top of the trachea. It contains the vocal cords and is essential for sound production.

Multiple choice

Which of the following structures provides the major support to the uterus and cervix?  

  1. Scarpa fascia

  2. Round ligaments

  3. Broad ligament

  4. Uterosacral ligament

  5. Cardinal ligaments
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The cardinal (Mackenrodt) ligaments are condensations of visceral connective tissue that provide the major support of the uterus and cervix. They extend from the lateral aspects of the cervix and vagina to the posterolateral pelvic sidewalls.

Multiple choice

Which nerve provides sensation to the skin over the suprapubic area?

  1. Iliohypogastric nerve

  2. Femoral nerve

  3. Ilioinguinal nerve

  4. Splanchnic nerves

  5. Pudendal nerve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The iliohypogastric nerve passes medial to the anterosuperior iliac spine in the abdominal wall to supply the skin of the suprapubic area. It enters the anterior abdominal wall at a site 2–3 cm medial to the anterosuperior iliac spine and then courses between the layers of the rectus sheath. It is at risk for entrapment when closing a low transverse incision.

Multiple choice

Hassall's corpuscles are groups of epithelial cells found in

  1. peripheral blood

  2. bone marrow

  3. spleen

  4. thymus

  5. peyer's patches
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Whorled aggregates of epithelial cells form these highly characteristic structures found in the thymus. They serve as a disposal system for dying thymocytes.

Multiple choice

Islets of langerhans are present in

  1. pharynx

  2. oesophagus

  3. pancreas

  4. liver
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Islets of Langerhans are regions of the pancreas that contain its endocrine cells, responsible for producing hormones like insulin.

Multiple choice

Which of the following cover(s) the loop of Henle?

  1. Macula densa

  2. Glomerulus

  3. Juxtaglomerular cells

  4. Malphigian capsule

  5. Vasa recta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Loop of Henle is covered by a U-shaped staircase of network of blood capillaries arising from efferent glomerular arteriole.