Medical Fundamentals Quiz

What is the primary site of gas exchange in the lungs?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Bronchioles

Which type of blood cell is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma cells

What is the name of the process by which cells generate energy in the absence of oxygen?

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Aerobic respiration

• Osmosis

Which organ is responsible for filtering and excreting waste products from the blood?

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Heart

• Lungs

What is the term for the minimum blood pressure when the heart is at rest between beats?

• Systolic pressure

• Diastolic pressure

• Mean arterial pressure

• Central venous pressure

Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

• Thyroxine

What is the structural and functional unit of the kidney?

• Nephron

• Neuron

• Hepatocyte

• Myocyte

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip, allowing for a wide range of movement?

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Saddle joint

What is the name of the protein that allows red blood cells to transport oxygen?

• Hemoglobin

• Myoglobin

• Collagen

• Keratin