The Human Body Quiz
The Human Body is an amazing machine. But do you know these random facts about the human body?
Photo by Kristina Paukshtite
1. Because its cells are dense with energy-generating mitochondria, which of your muscles never tires?
Triceps
Gluteus maximus
Heart
Tongue
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2. Which of these bodily responses is a holdover from animal ancestors dealing with cold?
Pupil dilation
Goosebumps
Increased sweating
Increased saliva production
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3. The paper-thin tympanic membrane can be found in what body part?
Lung
Throat
Colon
Ear
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4. True or false: Veins look blue because the unoxygenated blood in them is blue.
False
True
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5. Which of these body parts has the most bones?
Hand
Rib cage
Skull
Foot
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6. True or false: Stress can cause hair to turn gray.
True
False
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7. If a frozen drink gives you "brain freeze," which of these tactics helps ease the pain?
Pressing your thumb against the roof of your mouth
Blinking your eyes rapidly
Rubbing your ears
Holding your breath
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8. Which of these body parts continues to get bigger with age?
Femur
Thumb
Spine
Ear
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9. “The funny bone” is actually what type of anatomical part?
Organ
Muscle
Nerve
Bone
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10. True or false: Human embryos have a tail for several weeks during gestation.
False
True
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11. Where are red blood cells created?
Spleen
Heart
Brain
Bones
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12. True or false: Logical thinkers are left-brain dominant, while artistic people are right-brain dominant.
False
True
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13. Which of these is true about the outer part of the eye called the cornea?
It stays the same size from birth
It is completely replaced about once a year
It changes color based on your mood
It gets oxygen straight from the air, rather than from the blood
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14. Lunulae are small whitish half circles visible on what body part?
Nose
Fingernails
Elbows
Kneecaps
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