Do You Know Yourself? Test Your Anatomical Knowledge
How well do you know the incredible machine that is your body? From the intricate workings of your heart to the vast network of your nervous system, the human body is a marvel of biology and evolution.
This quiz will challenge your understanding of anatomy, taking you on a journey through the various systems that keep you breathing, moving, and thinking every day. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just curious about the basics, these questions will test your knowledge of what’s happening under your skin.
Where is the human heart located?
- A) Right side of the chest
- B) Center of the chest
- C) Just above the stomach
- D) Left side of the chest
![Doctor is holding a model heart, signifying heart health](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/3561a6e8-screenshot-2024-02-27-230402.jpg)
Source: Freepik
Answer:
D) Left side of the chest
![Two hands clad in pink latex gloves cradle a detailed anatomical model of a human heart against a pink background](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/a94f3114-img23.jpg)
Source: Freepik
What is the largest organ of the human body?
- A) Heart
- B) Skin
- C) Liver
- D) Kidney
![X-ray of a woman in a corset](https://images.pastchronicles.com/2024/03/54c4777f-corset-xray.jpg)
Source: Wikipedia
Answer:
B) Skin
![Woman applying lotion to face](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/03/3b649535-skin-care-application-2.jpg)
Source: Canva
How many bones are in the adult human body?
- A) 206
- B) 195
- C) 210
- D) 187
![A row of skeletons showing great apes on the left and a modern human on the right.](https://images.savvydime.com/2024/01/575a84d7-untitled-design-16-min.png)
Source: DeFacto/Wikimedia Commons
Answer:
A) 206
![Close-up image showing part of a human skeleton from the medieval period](https://images.savvydime.com/2023/11/1ada05cd-1-3.jpg)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
- A) A+
- B) B-
- C) AB+
- D) O-
![Digital illustration of blood moving through the body](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/03/f54df2b8-screenshot-2024-03-01-182601.jpg)
Source: Depositphotos
Answer:
D) O-
![A scientist wearing blue gloves and protective glasses looking at a blood sample in a vial.](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/9b074733-untitled-design-64-min.png)
Source: National Eye Institute/Wikimedia Commons
How many chambers does the human heart have?
- A) 2
- B) 4
- C) 6
- D) 8
![This image displays a detailed anatomical model of a human heart, held upright on a stand](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/9b194f02-img45.jpg)
Source: Jesse Orrico/Unsplash
Answer:
B) 4
![A detailed anatomical model of a human heart with labeled parts is placed against a grey background](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/c63cd00e-untitled-design-3.jpg)
Source: Robina Weermeijer/Unsplash
What is the function of the human brain's cerebellum?
- A) Memory and learning
- B) Balance and coordination
- C) Vision
- D) Emotion and behavior
![Faceless person holding a paper cutout of a human brain](https://images.savvydime.com/2024/03/f399f918-screenshot-2024-03-16-181001.jpg)
Source: Freepik
Answer:
B) Balance and coordination
![A plastic model of a brain. Most of it is pink, but there are some darker pink and purple areas and some yellow areas.](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/03/7d5eff99-screenshot-2024-03-13-154719.jpg)
Source: Robina Weermeijer/Unsplash
Which of the following is not part of the human digestive system?
- A) Pancreas
- B) Heart
- C) Liver
- D) Small intestine
![A woman is pictured eating an ice cream on a sunny day](https://images.savvydime.com/2024/03/3687efbf-woman-eating-ice-cream-waffle-cone-closeup_169016-43905.jpg)
Source: Freepik
Answer:
B) Heart
![Doctor holding a red plastic heart over his chest](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/3ab13e9c-screenshot-2024-02-02-161753.jpg)
Source: Freepik
How many types of blood cells are there?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) 3
- D) 4
![Red blood cells floating in lymphatic fluid](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/03/57f9cbc6-anirudh-uiwuteqroes-unsplash.jpg)
Source: ANIRUDH/Unsplash
Answer:
C) 3 (Red cells, white cells, and platelets)
![Scientist in a lab testing blood](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/48e42555-screenshot-2024-02-02-151026.jpg)
Source: Freepik
What does the term 'neuron' refer to?
- A) A type of hormone
- B) A blood cell
- C) A brain cell
- D) A muscle fiber
![Fluorescent microscopy image displaying a network of neurons. The neurons are highlighted in bright teal against a dark background, with numerous interconnected branches and nodes that create a complex web](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/01/146c8d6b-screenshot-2024-01-03-003547.jpg)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Answer:
C) A brain cell
![Young girl holding a model brain on her desk](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/01/fba5e1cd-screenshot-2024-01-27-140247.jpg)
Source: Freepik
Which system of the body controls the fight or flight response?
- A) Circulatory system
- B) Digestive system
- C) Nervous system
- D) Endocrine system
![A woman running up a flight of stairs.](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/e9cd0544-screenshot-2024-02-05-213039.jpg)
Source: Bruno Nascimento/Unsplash
Answer:
D) Endocrine system
![A computerized illustration of a neuron inside a human brain, shown as a light pink ball with numerous brightly lit lines coming off of it and reaching outward to make connections.](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/01/21a0f068-untitled-design-27-min.png)
Source: Hal Gatewood/Unsplash
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
- A) To produce hormones
- B) To digest food
- C) To filter blood
- D) To absorb nutrients
![Illustration of a doctor holding a kidney surrounded by data](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/a7b5641e-screenshot-2024-02-07-193945.jpg)
Source: Freepik
Answer:
C) To filter blood
![Digital illustration of oxygen and blood cells](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/03/734aea36-screenshot-2024-03-27-204846.jpg)
Source: Freepik
Where are the vocal cords located?
- A) In the brain
- B) In the lungs
- C) In the larynx
- D) In the stomach
![Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion singing](https://images.trendymatter.com/src/2f6fd235-copy-of-horizontal-article-image-1200-x-900-2024-02-04t103147.160.jpg)
Source: 'Not My Fault' Music Video/YouTube
Answer:
C) In the larynx
![Blue Necktie on White Surface](https://images.savvydime.com/2024/01/daea590d-pexels-dom-j-45055.jpg)
Source: Dom J/Pexels
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?
- A) Liver
- B) Pancreas
- C) Stomach
- D) Small intestine
![Medical professional examining a lung x-ray](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/01/81031a12-screenshot-2024-01-25-121503.jpg)
Source: Freepik
Answer:
B) Pancreas
![Person with diabetes testing their blood sugar](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/01/63554a29-screenshot-2024-01-20-140306.jpg)
Source: Freepik
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
- A) To circulate blood
- B) To filter toxins
- C) To process food
- D) To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
![A grayscale chest x-ray image. The lungs exhibit patchy areas of increased opacity, suggesting pulmonary disease](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/866a69c3-screenshot-2024-02-09-164931.jpg)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Answer:
D) To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
![A young man in a white t-shirt is depicted using a blue asthma inhaler, pressing it into his mouth while his left hand is placed on his chest](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/5c09b030-img56.jpg)
Source: krakenimages.com/Freepik
How many lobes does the human liver have?
- A) 2
- B) 3
- C) 4
- D) 5
![Doctors points towards a minor lump in a patient's chest on an X-ray](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/02/9ff6733b-screenshot-2024-02-02-170134.jpg)
Source: American Cancer Society via Getty Images
Answer:
C) 4
![](https://images.caredoctor.com/2024/04/234291ad-liver.jpg)
Source: Hariadhi/Wikimedia Commons