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About Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and physiology are two of the most basic terms and areas of study in the life sciences. Anatomy refers to the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationships, whereas physiology refers to the study of the functions of those structures.

Free Sample Past Questions for Anatomy and Physiology

1. Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of the human nervous system?
a) Brain
b) Axon
c) Dendron
d) Neuron

Answer: d
Explanation: Neuron is the nerve cell with all its branches. It is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system and is the longest sized (100cm) body cell of human.

2. What does corpus callosum connects in human brain?
a) Two optic lobes
b) Bone and muscle
c) Two cerebral hemisphere
d) Two lobes of pituitary gland

Answer: c
Explanation: Corpus callosum is a part of the mind that allows communication between two hemispheres of the brain. It is responsible for transmitting neural messages between both right and left hemisphere.

3. Which of the following part of the human brain has a center for controlling breathing?
a) Medulla oblongata
b) Diencephalon
c) Cerebrum
d) Cerebellum

Answer: a
Explanation: Medulla oblongata is cone-shaped neuronal mass responsible for autonomic functions. This part of brain is centre for respiration and circulation.

4. How many pairs of the spinal nerve are found in human?
a) 33
b) 31
c) 13
d) 12

Answer: b
Explanation: Spinal nerve arises from spinal cord. In humans, there are 31 pairs. They are 8 cervical, 12 thoracis, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal. Each pair connects spinal cord with specific region of the body.

5. Which of the following taste bud is present on the lateral sides of the human tongue?
a) Bitter
b) Salty
c) Sour
d) Sweet

Answer: c
Explanation: Humans can perceive four basic modalities of taste i.e. sweet sour salty and bitter. Other tastes like pepper chocolate etc are experienced by a combination of two or more fundamental tastes.

6. Which of the following is a balancing organ in humans?
a) Eardrum
b) Vestibular region
c) Cochlea
d) Organ of corti

Answer: b
Explanation: Vestibule is the central art of inner ear and is situated medial to eardrum behind cochlea. It contains organ of hearing (cochlea) and organ of balance (labyrinth).
7. Which of the following part of the parietal pleura covers the superior surface of the human diaphragm?
a) Intercostal nerves
b) Pneumothorax
c) Mediastinal pleura
d) Diaphragmatic pleura

Answer: d
Explanation: Diaphragmatic pleura is a layer of parietal peritoneum overlaying the thoracic surface of the diaphragm and the lung.

8. Which of the following hormone helps in the secretion of HCL from stomach?
a) Gastrin
b) Secretin
c) Pepsin
d) Renin

Answer: a
Explanation: Gastrin is a hormone that is produced by g cells in the lining of the stomach and upper small intestine. Gastrin stimulates the stomach to release gastric acid.
19. Which of the following cells in the pancreas make insulin?
a) Epithelial cells
b) Hepatic cells
c) Germ cells
d) Islet cells

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