Biology MCQs

Animal Physiology MCQs with Answers

Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood of vertebrates?
a) Hemoglobin
b) Myoglobin
c) Erythropoietin
d) Albumin
Answer: a) Hemoglobin

Which of the following organs is responsible for the production of insulin in humans?
a) Pancreas
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Stomach
Answer: a) Pancreas

The process by which food is broken down into smaller molecules for absorption is known as:
a) Digestion
b) Respiration
c) Circulation
d) Excretion
Answer: a) Digestion

Which of the following is the primary organ of gas exchange in mammals?
a) Lungs
b) Gills
c) Trachea
d) Skin
Answer: a) Lungs

The hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in humans is called:
a) Insulin
b) Glucagon
c) Thyroxine
d) Epinephrine
Answer: a) Insulin

The process by which waste products are removed from the body is known as:
a) Excretion
b) Digestion
c) Respiration
d) Circulation
Answer: a) Excretion

Which of the following is the largest organ in the human body?
a) Skin
b) Liver
c) Heart
d) Brain
Answer: a) Skin

The hormone responsible for flight or fight response in animals is called:
a) Epinephrine
b) Insulin
c) Estrogen
d) Testosterone
Answer: a) Epinephrine

Which of the following is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system of mammals?
a) Small intestine
b) Stomach
c) Large intestine
d) Liver
Answer: a) Small intestine

The process by which animals take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Digestion
c) Circulation
d) Excretion
Answer: a) Respiration

Which of the following is responsible for the coordination and control of bodily functions in animals?
a) Nervous system
b) Endocrine system
c) Digestive system
d) Muscular system
Answer: a) Nervous system

The hormone responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle in humans is called:
a) Melatonin
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Melatonin

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for filtration and excretion in vertebrates?
a) Kidney
b) Liver
c) Lung
d) Spleen
Answer: a) Kidney

The process by which animals break down complex molecules to release energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Digestion
c) Circulation
d) Excretion
Answer: a) Respiration

Which of the following is the primary organ of vision in vertebrates?
a) Eye
b) Ear
c) Nose
d) Tongue
Answer: a) Eye

The hormone responsible for stimulating milk production in mammals is called:
a) Prolactin
b) Insulin
c) Estrogen
d) Testosterone
Answer: a) Prolactin

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for detoxification and metabolism of drugs in mammals?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Lungs
d) Spleen
Answer: a) Liver

The process by which animals maintain a relatively stable internal environment is known as:
a) Homeostasis
b) Metabolism
c) Reproduction
d) Adaptation
Answer: a) Homeostasis

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for producing red blood cells in mammals?
a) Bone marrow
b) Spleen
c) Thymus
d) Lymph nodes
Answer: a) Bone marrow

The hormone responsible for regulating the body’s metabolism in humans is called:
a) Thyroxine
b) Insulin
c) Estrogen
d) Testosterone
Answer: a) Thyroxine

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for hearing in vertebrates?
a) Ear
b) Eye
c) Nose
d) Tongue
Answer: a) Ear

The hormone responsible for regulating the body’s response to stress in animals is called:
a) Cortisol
b) Insulin
c) Estrogen
d) Testosterone
Answer: a) Cortisol

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of eggs in female mammals?
a) Ovary
b) Uterus
c) Fallopian tube
d) Vagina
Answer: a) Ovary

The process by which animals break down food into simpler substances for absorption is known as:
a) Digestion
b) Respiration
c) Circulation
d) Excretion
Answer: a) Digestion

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of sperm in male mammals?
a) Testes
b) Penis
c) Prostate gland
d) Epididymis
Answer: a) Testes

The hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females is called:
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Testosterone
d) Follicle-stimulating hormone
Answer: a) Estrogen

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of sperm in male mammals?
a) Testes
b) Penis
c) Prostate gland
d) Epididymis
Answer: a) Testes

The hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males is called:
a) Testosterone
b) Estrogen
c) Progesterone
d) Follicle-stimulating hormone
Answer: a) Testosterone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of eggs in female mammals?
a) Ovary
b) Uterus
c) Fallopian tube
d) Vagina
Answer: a) Ovary

The hormone responsible for regulating water balance in the body of vertebrates is called:
a) Antidiuretic hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Antidiuretic hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of urine in mammals?
a) Kidney
b) Liver
c) Lung
d) Spleen
Answer: a) Kidney

The process by which animals convert food into energy for cellular activities is known as:
a) Metabolism
b) Digestion
c) Respiration
d) Excretion
Answer: a) Metabolism

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the detection of odor in vertebrates?
a) Nose
b) Eye
c) Ear
d) Tongue
Answer: a) Nose

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood calcium levels in vertebrates is called:
a) Parathyroid hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Parathyroid hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of bile in mammals?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder
Answer: a) Liver

The hormone responsible for the regulation of body temperature in mammals is called:
a) Thyroxine
b) Insulin
c) Estrogen
d) Testosterone
Answer: a) Thyroxine

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the regulation of blood sugar levels in vertebrates?
a) Pancreas
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Stomach
Answer: a) Pancreas

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood pressure in vertebrates is called:
a) Renin
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Renin

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of red blood cells in mammals?
a) Bone marrow
b) Spleen
c) Thymus
d) Lymph nodes
Answer: a) Bone marrow

The hormone responsible for the regulation of sodium and potassium balance in vertebrates is called:
a) Aldosterone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Aldosterone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of white blood cells in mammals?
a) Bone marrow
b) Spleen
c) Thymus
d) Lymph nodes
Answer: a) Bone marrow

The hormone responsible for the regulation of body water balance in vertebrates is called:
a) Antidiuretic hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Antidiuretic hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of bile in mammals?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder
Answer: a) Liver

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood calcium levels in vertebrates is called:
a) Parathyroid hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Parathyroid hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the regulation of body temperature in mammals?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Skin
Answer: a) Hypothalamus

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood pressure in vertebrates is called:
a) Renin
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Renin

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of red blood cells in mammals?
a) Bone marrow
b) Spleen
c) Thymus
d) Lymph nodes
Answer: a) Bone marrow

The hormone responsible for the regulation of sodium and potassium balance in vertebrates is called:
a) Aldosterone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Aldosterone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of white blood cells in mammals?
a) Bone marrow
b) Spleen
c) Thymus
d) Lymph nodes
Answer: a) Bone marrow

The hormone responsible for the regulation of body water balance in vertebrates is called:
a) Antidiuretic hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Antidiuretic hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of bile in mammals?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder
Answer: a) Liver

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood calcium levels in vertebrates is called:
a) Parathyroid hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Parathyroid hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the regulation of body temperature in mammals?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Skin
Answer: a) Hypothalamus

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood pressure in vertebrates is called:
a) Renin
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Renin

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of red blood cells in mammals?
a) Bone marrow
b) Spleen
c) Thymus
d) Lymph nodes
Answer: a) Bone marrow

The hormone responsible for the regulation of sodium and potassium balance in vertebrates is called:
a) Aldosterone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Aldosterone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of white blood cells in mammals?
a) Bone marrow
b) Spleen
c) Thymus
d) Lymph nodes
Answer: a) Bone marrow

The hormone responsible for the regulation of body water balance in vertebrates is called:
a) Antidiuretic hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Antidiuretic hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of bile in mammals?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder
Answer: a) Liver

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood calcium levels in vertebrates is called:
a) Parathyroid hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Parathyroid hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the regulation of body temperature in mammals?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Skin
Answer: a) Hypothalamus

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood pressure in vertebrates is called:
a) Renin
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Renin

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of red blood cells in mammals?
a) Bone marrow
b) Spleen
c) Thymus
d) Lymph nodes
Answer: a) Bone marrow

The hormone responsible for the regulation of sodium and potassium balance in vertebrates is called:
a) Aldosterone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Aldosterone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of white blood cells in mammals?
a) Bone marrow
b) Spleen
c) Thymus
d) Lymph nodes
Answer: a) Bone marrow

The hormone responsible for the regulation of body water balance in vertebrates is called:
a) Antidiuretic hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Antidiuretic hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the production of bile in mammals?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder
Answer: a) Liver

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood calcium levels in vertebrates is called:
a) Parathyroid hormone
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Parathyroid hormone

Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for the regulation of body temperature in mammals?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Skin
Answer: a) Hypothalamus

The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood pressure in vertebrates is called:
a) Renin
b) Insulin
c) Thyroxine
d) Estrogen
Answer: a) Renin

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