Medical Quiz

Nervous, Musculoskeletal Systems, Integumentary Systems Quiz

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What is the role of hair on the skin?

A. To regulate body temperature

B. To produce sweat

C. To protect from UV rays

D. To store fat


What is the main function of the nervous system?

A. Pumping blood

B. Sending messages throughout the body

C. Producing energy

D. Digesting food


Which of these is a part of the integumentary system?

A. Skin

B. Muscles

C. Bones

D. Nerves


Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerve endings?

A. Epidermis

B. Dermis

C. Hypodermis

D. Epidermal ridges


Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

A. Protection of organs

B. Production of blood cells

C. Movement

D. Digestion of food


What is melanin responsible for?

A. Producing sweat

B. Giving the skin its color

C. Keeping the skin moist

D. Protecting from bacteria


What part of the skin helps in wound healing and immune response?

A. Epidermis

B. Dermis

C. Sweat glands

D. Hair follicles


What does the sebaceous gland produce?

A. Blood cells

B. Sweat

C. Oil (sebum)

D. Keratin


What is the main function of sweat glands in the skin?

A. To produce oil

B. To regulate body temperature by releasing sweat

C. To protect from harmful bacteria

D. To give color to the skin


What type of nerve carries signals from your body to your brain?

A. Motor neurons

B. Sensory neurons

C. Interneurons

D. Efferent neurons


Which part of the brain is responsible for thinking and decision-making?

A. Cerebrum

B. Cerebellum

C. Brainstem

D. Spinal cord


How many bones are in the adult human body?

A. 206

B. 305

C. 150

D. 250


Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements, like running or jumping?

A. Smooth muscle

B. Skeletal muscle

C. Cardiac muscle

D. Brain muscle


What part of the skeleton supports the weight of the body and protects the spinal cord?

A. Rib cage

B. Spine

C. Skull

D. Pelvis


What is the main function of the skin?

A. To produce blood cells

B. To protect the body from infection

C. To regulate body temperature

D. Both B and C


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