Test Your Physiology Knowledge

This quiz will test your understanding of human body functions and processes. Answer these 10 questions to see how well you know physiology!

published on June 14
1/10

Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

Brain
Heart
Lungs
Kidneys
2/10

What is the normal resting heart rate for adults?

What is the normal resting heart rate for adults?
60-80 beats per minute
40-60 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
20-30 beats per minute
3/10

Where does gas exchange occur in the human body?

Where does gas exchange occur in the human body?
Alveoli
Liver
Stomach
Pancreas
4/10

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

Insulin
Cortisol
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
5/10

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Regulating body temperature
Filtering waste from the blood
Producing bile
Digesting food
6/10

In which organ does digestion primarily occur?

In which organ does digestion primarily occur?
Stomach
Small Intestine
Liver
Pancreas
7/10

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
8/10

What is the largest organ of the human body?

Heart
Brain
Skin
Liver
9/10

Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?

Oxygenation of blood
Regulation of blood pressure
Removal of carbon dioxide
Voice production
10/10

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Clotting blood
Carrying oxygen
Digesting food
Producing bile