General Science Quiz 13 - Human Body

General Science Quiz 13 - Human Body

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1. Which gland in the human body is called "Master gland"?

Thyroid
Pituitary
Adrenal
Thymus

2. Which gland is called the "Emergency gland"?

Pineal
Pituitary
Adrenal medulla
Thymus

3. Which one of the following is NOT one of the endocrine glands?

Pituitary
Adrenal
Thymus
Salivary

4. How many ribs are there in our body?

24
22
12
26

5. Where in the human body, can you find the organ of Corti?

Ear
Nose
Neck
Abdomen

6. Name the pigment which determines the colour of skin in human beings

Rhodopsin
Melanin
Zeaxanthin
Lutein

7. Which bones make up the fingers of the hand the toes of the feet?

Phalanges
Talus
Fibula
Patella

8. How many bones are there in the human body at birth?

250
206
300
260

9. Name the only bone in the body that is not connected to any other bone

Mandible
Talus
Humerus
Ilium

10. Epilation or depilation is the deliberate removal of

Nails
Hair
Skin
Acne

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