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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Teeth
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Tongue
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Vestibule
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Palate
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D
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Explanation
It is the roof of the mouth in humans and other mammals. It separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
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pharynx
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glottis
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larynx
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trachea
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C
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Explanation
It is a feature of the human neck. It is the lump or protrusion that is formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx.
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Capsule
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Cortex
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Pelvis
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Medulla
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C
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Explanation
The renal pelvis or pyelum is the funnel-like dilated proximal part of the ureter in the kidney.
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Pinna
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Ear drum
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Ear tube
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Yes, this is correct, it is a tightly stretched membrane separating the outer ear from middle ear.
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before
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after
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underneath
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across
B
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Explanation
Henle's loop is located after PCT.
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Papillae
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Calyces
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Renal pyramids
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Renal columns
C
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Explanation
Renal pyramids are cone-shaped kidney tissues.
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Renal papilla
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Renal column
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Renal capsule
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Renal hilus
B
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Explanation
Renal columns are bands of granular tissue separating adjacent renal pyramids. The renal columns contain vessels and urinary tubes that run to the cortex. They are supposed to be the extension of cortex into medulla.
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more teeth than carnivore
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flatter teeth than carnivore
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teeth that are more pointed than carnivore
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fewer teeth than a carnivore
B
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Explanation
Among mammals, a herbivore hasflatter teeth than carnivore
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Brain
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Kidneys
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Lungs
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Liver
C
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Explanation
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that primarily attacks the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body.
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tracheal chamber
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pharyngotracheal chamber
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laryngotracheal chamber
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buccopharyngeal chamber
C
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Explanation
Glottis of frog leads to laryngotracheal chamber. It is ventral to oesophagus and is surrounded by lateral laryngeal cartilages.
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Pharynx
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Larynx
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Trachea
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Lungs
B
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Explanation
Vocal cords are present in larynx. It helps in sound production.
C
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Explanation
The liver is the heaviest internal organ in the human body, typically weighing about 1.5 kg in an average adult. The brain, heart, and kidneys are lighter.
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membranes covering the heart
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connective tissue membranes covering the brain
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secretions of the pancreas
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myelin sheath on the nerve fibre
B
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Explanation
Meninges are the three layers of protective membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that cover the brain and spinal cord.
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The liver lies below the diaphragm in the abdominal-pelvic region of the abdomen.
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Liver is the largest internal organ in the human body.
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Currently, there is no artificial organ or device capable of emulating all the functions of the liver.
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The liver gets a dual blood supply from the hepatic portal vein and hepatic arteries.
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The liver stores bile.
E
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Explanation
The liver produces and excretes bile (a yellowish liquid) required for emulsifying fats and help the absorption of vitamin K from the diet. Some of the bile drains directly into the duodenum, and some is stored in the gallbladder.
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Common hepatic duct
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Common bile duct
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Cystic duct
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Pancreatic duct
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Duct of Santorini
A
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Explanation
The common hepatic duct joins the cystic duct coming from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct. The duct is usually 6–8 cm length and 6mm in diameter in adults.The hepatic duct is part of the biliary tract that transports secretions from the liver into the intestines. It carries more volume in people who have had their gallbladder removed.