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.

Sensory receptorsReproductive organsBody structure frameworkEar drum pressureExcretory system

Animal Tissue and Anatomy Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the correct feature of keratinised epithelium in contrast to non- keratinised epithelium?

  1. It forms the lining of buccal cavity, pharynx and oesophagus.

  2. Its surface cells are living and contain cytoplasm.

  3. It forms the layer impervious to water.

  4. It is not protected against abrasion.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Keratinised layer of epidermis is dead and thus osmosis or any other fluid transport mechanism does not work.

Multiple choice

An omentum is a layer of peritoneum that surrounds abdominal organs. It is associated with which of the following?

  1. The ascending colon

  2. The transverse colon

  3. The descending colon

  4. The sigmoid colon

  5. The transverse mesocolon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. The transverse colon is the part of the colon from the hepatic flexure to the splenic flexure. The transverse colon hangs off the stomach, attached to it by a wide band of tissue called the greater omentum.

Multiple choice

Where is the uvula?

  1. Inner ear

  2. Lungs

  3. Mouth

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

The uvula is the small, fleshy, cone-shaped projection that hangs from the soft palate at the back of the mouth.

Multiple choice

Organ of corti is found in

  1. semicircular canals

  2. vestibule

  3. ampulla

  4. cochlea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The organ of corti is found in cochlea.