Human body systems, diseases and reproduction - Question Bank
1. The human body's defense system against pathogens is called the:
2. Which type of cell division is responsible for producing gametes?
3. The process of producing new individuals from existing ones is called:
4. What is the name of the disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
5. Which part of the brain is responsible for higher-level thinking, such as reasoning and problem-solving?
6. The process of breathing in and out is known as:
7. In human males, the primary reproductive organs are the:
8. Which of the following is a protozoan disease?
9. What is the primary function of the urinary system?
10. Which hormone is produced by the adrenal glands and is involved in the 'fight or flight' response?
11. The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells is called:
12. Which disease is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth?
13. What is the function of the skeletal system?
14. Which organ is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?
15. The process by which an embryo attaches to the uterine wall is called:
16. Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
17. What is the main component of blood responsible for carrying oxygen?
18. Which system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate various bodily functions?
19. The structure formed by the union of sperm and egg is called:
20. Which disease is caused by a lack of iodine in the diet?
21. What is the primary role of the digestive system?
22. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and balance?
23. The process of releasing a mature ovum from the ovary is called:
24. Which of the following is a deficiency disease caused by lack of iron?
25. What is the organ that produces bile, essential for digestion?
26. Which system provides a framework for the body and protects internal organs?
27. The period of development of a fetus inside the uterus is called:
28. Which disease affects the joints and causes pain and stiffness?
29. What is the role of white blood cells?
30. Which part of the cell contains the genetic material (DNA)?
31. The process by which food is broken down into simpler substances that can be absorbed by the body is called:
32. The female reproductive cell is called:
33. Which of these is NOT a communicable disease?
34. What is the main function of the lungs?
35. Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
36. The development of an embryo from a zygote is called:
37. Which of the following is a bacterial disease?
38. The brain is part of which human body system?
39. In human reproduction, fertilization typically occurs in the:
40. Which disease is spread by the Aedes mosquito?
41. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
42. Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body?
43. The process of fusion of male and female gametes is known as:
44. A disease caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D is:
45. Which part of the human eye controls the amount of light entering it?
46. What is the largest organ of the human body?
47. The male reproductive cell is called:
48. Which of the following is a viral disease?
49. The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide is called:
50. Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood and producing urine in the human body?