Do You Know Yourself? Test Your Anatomical Knowledge

By: Sam Watanuki | Published: Apr 06, 2024

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
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Doctor is holding a model heart, signifying heart health

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Answer:

D) Left side of the chest

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Two hands clad in pink latex gloves cradle a detailed anatomical model of a human heart against a pink background

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What is the largest organ of the human body?

  • A) Heart
  • B) Skin
  • C) Liver
  • D) Kidney
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X-ray of a woman in a corset

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Answer:

B) Skin

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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.

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Answer:

A) 206

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Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

  • A) A+
  • B) B-
  • C) AB+
  • D) O-
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Answer:

D) O-

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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

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Answer:

B) 4

A detailed anatomical model of a human heart with labeled parts is placed against a grey background

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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

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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.

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Which of the following is not part of the human digestive system?

  • A) Pancreas
  • B) Heart
  • C) Liver
  • D) Small intestine
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Answer:

B) Heart

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How many types of blood cells are there?

  • A) 1
  • B) 2
  • C) 3
  • D) 4
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Answer:

C) 3 (Red cells, white cells, and platelets)

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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

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Answer:

C) A brain cell

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Which system of the body controls the fight or flight response?

  • A) Circulatory system
  • B) Digestive system
  • C) Nervous system
  • D) Endocrine system
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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.

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What is the primary function of the kidneys?

  • A) To produce hormones
  • B) To digest food
  • C) To filter blood
  • D) To absorb nutrients
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Answer:

C) To filter blood

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Where are the vocal cords located?

  • A) In the brain
  • B) In the lungs
  • C) In the larynx
  • D) In the stomach
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Answer:

C) In the larynx

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Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?

  • A) Liver
  • B) Pancreas
  • C) Stomach
  • D) Small intestine
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Answer:

B) Pancreas

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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

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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

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How many lobes does the human liver have?

  • A) 2
  • B) 3
  • C) 4
  • D) 5
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Answer:

C) 4

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