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Human Body Q&A

September 10, 2025
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Q: Which organ produces the hormone renin that helps control blood pressure?
A: Kidney

Q: What is the basic structural unit of the human body?
A: Cell

Q: How many bones are present in an adult human body?
A: 206

Q: Which is the smallest bone in the human body?
A: Stapes

Q: Which is the longest bone in the human body?
A: Femur

Q: Which is the largest organ of the human body?
A: Skin

Q: Which is the heaviest internal organ?
A: Liver

Q: Which is the lightest bone in the human body?
A: Stapes

Q: Which is the hardest substance in the human body?
A: Tooth enamel

Q: What is the normal human body temperature?
A: 37°C or 98.6°F

Q: Which system controls body movements?
A: Nervous system

Q: How many muscles are in the human body?
A: Over 600

Q: Which is the strongest muscle based on function?
A: Masseter

Q: Which is the smallest cell in the human body?
A: Sperm cell

Q: Which is the largest cell in the human body?
A: Ovum

Q: How many chambers does the human heart have?
A: Four

Q: What is the functional unit of the kidney?
A: Nephron

Q: What is the average blood volume in humans?
A: About 4.5–5.5 liters

Q: What is the normal pH of human blood?
A: 7.4

Q: What is the lifespan of red blood cells?
A: 120 days

Q: Where are red blood cells produced?
A: Bone marrow

Q: What is the lifespan of white blood cells?
A: 12–20 days

Q: Which blood group is the universal recipient?
A: AB positive

Q: Which blood component helps in clotting?
A: Platelets

Q: What is the average human heart rate per minute?
A: 72 beats

Q: Which organ is called the graveyard of RBCs?
A: Spleen

Q: Which organ stores bile?
A: Gallbladder

Q: Which organ produces bile?
A: Liver

Q: Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A: Liver

Q: Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
A: Insulin

Q: Which organ produces insulin?
A: Pancreas

Q: Which vitamin is produced in the skin by sunlight?
A: Vitamin D

Q: Which part of the body contains the cochlea?
A: Inner ear

Q: Which bone protects the brain?
A: Skull

Q: What is the scientific name of the windpipe?
A: Trachea

Q: Which is the main excretory organ of the body?
A: Kidney

Q: Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood?
A: Arteries

Q: Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood?
A: Veins

Q: Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
A: Cerebellum

Q: Which part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?
A: Medulla oblongata

Q: Which tissue connects muscles to bones?
A: Tendons

Q: Which tissue connects bone to bone?
A: Ligaments

Q: Which gas is exhaled during respiration?
A: Carbon dioxide

Q: Which gas is inhaled during respiration?
A: Oxygen

Q: What is the normal human blood pressure?
A: 120/80 mmHg

Q: Which gland is known as the master gland?
A: Pituitary gland

Q: Which hormone is called the emergency hormone?
A: Adrenaline

Q: Which part of the body has the thinnest skin?
A: Eyelids

Q: Which is the longest part of the digestive system?
A: Small intestine

Q: How many parts does the small intestine have?
A: Three — duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Q: Which mineral is essential for hemoglobin formation?
A: Iron

Q: Which mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth?
A: Calcium

Q: Which mineral is necessary for thyroid function?
A: Iodine

Q: What is another name for the voice box?
A: Larynx

Q: Who discovered the cell?
A: Robert Hooke

Q: How many bones are present in a newborn baby?
A: Around 270

Q: Which hormone controls sleep?
A: Melatonin

Q: Which part of the heart pumps blood to the body?
A: Left ventricle

Q: Which instrument measures blood pressure?
A: Sphygmomanometer

Q: Which is the largest part of the brain?
A: Cerebrum

Q: Which part of the brain is called the thinking part?
A: Cerebrum

Q: What protects the brain and spinal cord?
A: Cerebrospinal fluid

Q: Which gland produces tears?
A: Lacrimal gland

Q: Which part of the eye controls light entry?
A: Iris

Q: Where is the image formed in the eye?
A: Retina

Q: Which vitamin is essential for good eyesight?
A: Vitamin A

Q: Which disorder is caused by Vitamin A deficiency?
A: Night blindness

Q: Which waste products are excreted through sweat?
A: Urea and salts

Q: Which organ can regenerate itself completely?
A: Liver

Q: Which element causes Itai-itai disease?
A: Cadmium

Q: What deficiency causes rickets?
A: Vitamin D

Q: Who discovered the Rh factor?
A: Karl Landsteiner and Alexander S. Wiener

Q: In which animal was the Rh factor first identified?
A: Rhesus monkey

Q: How many pairs of spinal nerves are in humans?
A: 31 pairs

Q: Which hormone is called the fight-or-flight hormone?
A: Adrenaline

Q: Which protein is found in hair and nails?
A: Keratin

Q: Who is the carrier of dengue?
A: Female Aedes mosquito

Q: Which mosquito transmits the Plasmodium parasite?
A: Female Anopheles mosquito

Q: Which mosquitoes are night-biting?
A: Female Anopheles mosquitoes

Q: What is the full form of MRI?
A: Magnetic Resonance Imaging