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

In the human body, Henle's loop is found in

  1. ovary

  2. intestine

  3. kidney

  4. testis

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the human body, Henle's loop is found in the kidney. Named after its discoverer, F. G. J. Henle, the loop of Henle's main function is to create a concentration gradient in the medulla of the kidney.

Multiple choice

Which of the following parts of fallopian tubes is closer to the ovary?

  1. Infundibulum

  2. Ampulla

  3. Isthmus

  4. Fimbrae

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

The oviducts (fallopian tubes), the uterus and the vagina constitute the female accessory ducts. Each fallopian tube is about 10-12 cm long and extends from the periphery of each ovary to the uterus; the part closer to the ovary is the funnel-shaped infundibulum.

Multiple choice

Which of the following structures is not correctly defined?

  1. Larynx: the area at the top of the throat that contains the vocal cords and produces vocal sounds

  2. Pharynx: the region of the digestive tract between the mouth and the oesophagus that serves as a passageway for food and air

  3. Trachea: the tube that extends from the larynx to the bronchi and carries air to the lungs

  4. Epiglottis: the opening between the vocal cords in the larynx

  5. Pleura: the serous membrane that encloses the external surface of the lungs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Epiglottis is a thin piece of tissue at the back of the tongue that covers the opening of the larynx and the trachea while swallowing. Glottis is the opening between the vocal cords in the larynx.