Human Biology Quiz

What is the study of the structure and shape of the body called?

• Biochemistry

• Physiology

• Histology

• Anatomy

Which system is responsible for transporting materials in the body?

• Muscular system

• Nervous system

• Cardiovascular system

• Endocrine system

What type of tissue is responsible for movement?

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the mouth?

• Simple cuboidal epithelium

• Transitional epithelium

• Stratified squamous epithelium

• Pseudostratified epithelium

What is the primary function of adipose tissue?

• Support

• Protection

• Storage of fat

• Transport

Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs?

• Striated muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

What is the role of goblet cells?

• Secrete hormones

• Produce mucus

• Absorb nutrients

• Filter blood

Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a regular arrangement of fibers?

• Loose connective tissue

• Dense regular connective tissue

• Cartilage

• Adipose tissue

What is the function of the respiratory system?

• Transport nutrients

• Remove carbon dioxide

• Produce hormones

• Support body organs

Which type of epithelial tissue appears to have multiple layers but is actually a single layer?

• Transitional epithelium

• Simple squamous epithelium

• Pseudostratified epithelium

• Stratified cuboidal epithelium