Government Pharmacist Exam Master Series

Human Anatomy & Physiology Mock Test

70 MCQs | Level: Hard → Medium

CELL & TISSUES (Q1–10)


Q1. Basic structural and functional unit of body is:

A. Tissue
B. Organ
C. Cell
D. Neuron

Answer: C


Q2. “Powerhouse of cell” is:

A. Nucleus
B. Golgi body
C. Mitochondria
D. Ribosome

Answer: C


Q3. Ribosomes are responsible for:

A. Lipid synthesis
B. Protein synthesis
C. Cell division
D. ATP storage

Answer: B


Q4. Plasma membrane mainly consists of:

A. Protein only
B. Lipid bilayer with proteins
C. Carbohydrate only
D. DNA only

Answer: B


Q5. Genetic material is present in:

A. Cytoplasm
B. Ribosome
C. Nucleus
D. Lysosome

Answer: C


Q6. Epithelial tissue mainly functions in:

A. Conduction
B. Support
C. Protection and secretion
D. Contraction

Answer: C


Q7. Blood is classified as:

A. Muscle tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Nervous tissue
D. Epithelial tissue

Answer: B


Q8. Neuron is functional unit of:

A. Liver
B. Nervous system
C. Kidney
D. Bone

Answer: B


Q9. Lysosomes contain:

A. Hormones
B. Digestive enzymes
C. DNA
D. Hemoglobin

Answer: B


Q10. Osmosis is movement of:

A. Solute only
B. Solvent through semipermeable membrane
C. Protein only
D. Gas only

Answer: B


SKELETAL & MUSCULAR SYSTEM (Q11–20)


Q11. Total number of bones in adult human body:

A. 198
B. 206
C. 212
D. 220

Answer: B


Q12. Longest bone in human body is:

A. Tibia
B. Humerus
C. Femur
D. Radius

Answer: C


Q13. Smallest bone is:

A. Stapes
B. Malleus
C. Fibula
D. Ulna

Answer: A


Q14. Joint between skull bones is:

A. Synovial joint
B. Hinge joint
C. Suture joint
D. Pivot joint

Answer: C


Q15. Skeletal muscles are:

A. Voluntary
B. Involuntary
C. Non-striated
D. Cardiac

Answer: A


Q16. Functional unit of muscle contraction is:

A. Nephron
B. Sarcomere
C. Alveolus
D. Axon

Answer: B


Q17. Calcium is essential for:

A. Vision only
B. Muscle contraction
C. Digestion only
D. Smell only

Answer: B


Q18. Tendons connect:

A. Bone to bone
B. Muscle to bone
C. Muscle to muscle
D. Nerve to muscle

Answer: B


Q19. Ligaments connect:

A. Muscle to bone
B. Bone to bone
C. Nerve to muscle
D. Organ to organ

Answer: B


Q20. Red bone marrow mainly produces:

A. Hormones
B. Blood cells
C. Bile
D. Enzymes

Answer: B


CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (Q21–30)


Q21. Normal human heart has:

A. 2 chambers
B. 3 chambers
C. 4 chambers
D. 5 chambers

Answer: C


Q22. Pacemaker of heart is:

A. AV node
B. SA node
C. Bundle of His
D. Purkinje fibers

Answer: B


Q23. Normal adult pulse rate is approximately:

A. 20/min
B. 40/min
C. 72/min
D. 120/min

Answer: C


Q24. Blood pressure is measured using:

A. Thermometer
B. Sphygmomanometer
C. Spirometer
D. Stethoscope only

Answer: B


Q25. Universal donor blood group is:

A. A
B. B
C. AB
D. O negative

Answer: D


Q26. Universal recipient blood group is:

A. O
B. A
C. AB positive
D. B negative

Answer: C


Q27. Hemoglobin mainly transports:

A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Calcium
D. Hormones

Answer: B

Human Anatomy & Physiology Mock Test

Q28. Platelets help in:

A. Immunity
B. Blood clotting
C. Oxygen transport
D. Digestion

Answer: B


Q29. Largest artery in body is:

A. Pulmonary artery
B. Aorta
C. Coronary artery
D. Femoral artery

Answer: B


Q30. Plasma constitutes about ___ of blood volume.

A. 20%
B. 35%
C. 55%
D. 80%

Answer: C


NERVOUS SYSTEM (Q31–40)


Q31. Functional unit of nervous system is:

A. Nephron
B. Neuron
C. Osteon
D. Alveolus

Answer: B


Q32. Brain and spinal cord form:

A. Peripheral nervous system
B. Central nervous system
C. Autonomic nervous system
D. Somatic system

Answer: B


Q33. Cerebrum is responsible for:

A. Balance only
B. Higher mental functions
C. Respiration only
D. Heartbeat only

Answer: B


Q34. Cerebellum controls:

A. Intelligence
B. Balance and coordination
C. Vision only
D. Digestion

Answer: B


Q35. Medulla oblongata regulates:

A. Voluntary movements only
B. Vital functions like respiration
C. Memory only
D. Vision only

Answer: B


Q36. Myelin sheath increases:

A. Digestion
B. Speed of nerve impulse conduction
C. Bone growth
D. Hormone secretion

Answer: B


Q37. Neurotransmitter at neuromuscular junction:

A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. Acetylcholine
D. Histamine

Answer: C


Q38. Reflex action is controlled mainly by:

A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Spinal cord
D. Hypothalamus

Answer: C


Q39. Cranial nerves arise from:

A. Spinal cord
B. Brain
C. Heart
D. Kidney

Answer: B


Q40. Sympathetic nervous system is associated with:

A. Rest and digest
B. Fight or flight response
C. Digestion only
D. Sleep only

Answer: B


ENDOCRINE SYSTEM (Q41–50)


Q41. Endocrine glands are:

A. Duct glands
B. Ductless glands
C. Sweat glands
D. Salivary glands

Answer: B


Q42. Pituitary gland is called:

A. Emergency gland
B. Master gland
C. Digestive gland
D. Exocrine gland

Answer: B


Q43. Insulin is secreted by:

A. Thyroid
B. Pancreas
C. Adrenal gland
D. Pituitary gland

Answer: B


Q44. Deficiency of insulin causes:

A. Hypertension
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Asthma
D. Tuberculosis

Answer: B


Q45. Thyroxine is secreted by:

A. Adrenal gland
B. Thyroid gland
C. Pituitary gland
D. Pancreas

Answer: B


Q46. Adrenaline is secreted from:

A. Adrenal medulla
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Pancreas

Answer: A


Q47. Growth hormone deficiency in children causes:

A. Gigantism
B. Dwarfism
C. Acromegaly
D. Diabetes

Answer: B


Q48. Parathyroid hormone regulates:

A. Blood glucose
B. Calcium metabolism
C. Oxygen transport
D. Digestion

Answer: B


Q49. ADH mainly acts on:

A. Liver
B. Kidney
C. Lung
D. Heart

Answer: B


Q50. Melatonin is secreted by:

A. Thyroid
B. Pineal gland
C. Pancreas
D. Adrenal gland

Answer: B


DIGESTIVE, RESPIRATORY & RENAL SYSTEM (Q51–65)


Q51. Largest gland in body is:

A. Pancreas
B. Thyroid
C. Liver
D. Pituitary

Answer: C

Human Anatomy & Physiology Mock Test

Q52. Bile is produced by:

A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Kidney
D. Spleen

Answer: B


Q53. Enzyme pepsin digests:

A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrate
D. Vitamins

Answer: B


Q54. Functional unit of kidney is:

A. Neuron
B. Alveolus
C. Nephron
D. Osteon

Answer: C


Q55. Normal urine formation process begins with:

A. Secretion
B. Reabsorption
C. Filtration
D. Diffusion

Answer: C


Q56. Lungs are covered by membrane called:

A. Peritoneum
B. Pleura
C. Pericardium
D. Meninges

Answer: B


Q57. Functional unit of lung is:

A. Nephron
B. Alveolus
C. Osteon
D. Sarcomere

Answer: B


Q58. Oxygen is mainly transported in blood by:

A. Plasma
B. Hemoglobin
C. Platelets
D. WBCs

Answer: B


Q59. Carbon dioxide is mainly transported as:

A. Carbonic acid
B. Bicarbonate ions
C. Dissolved gas only
D. Carbamino compounds only

Answer: B


Q60. Normal adult respiratory rate is approximately:

A. 5/min
B. 12–20/min
C. 40/min
D. 60/min

Answer: B


Q61. Kidneys regulate:

A. Fluid and electrolyte balance
B. Vision
C. Hearing
D. Smell

Answer: A


Q62. Urea is formed in:

A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Lung

Answer: B


Q63. Hydrochloric acid in stomach helps in:

A. Protein digestion
B. Bone formation
C. Blood clotting
D. Vision

Answer: A


Q64. Pancreatic juice contains:

A. Digestive enzymes
B. RBCs
C. Hormones only
D. Antibodies only

Answer: A


Q65. Dialysis is used in:

A. Liver failure
B. Kidney failure
C. Heart attack
D. Asthma

Answer: B


REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM & MISCELLANEOUS (Q66–70)


Q66. Male sex hormone is:

A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Testosterone
D. Oxytocin

Answer: C


Q67. Female reproductive cell is:

A. Sperm
B. Ovum
C. Platelet
D. Neuron

Answer: B


Q68. Fertilization usually occurs in:

A. Uterus
B. Ovary
C. Fallopian tube
D. Cervix

Answer: C


Q69. Placenta mainly functions in:

A. Gas and nutrient exchange
B. Bone formation
C. Urine formation
D. Digestion

Answer: A


Q70. Vitamin D deficiency causes:

A. Scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Beriberi
D. Anemia

Answer: B

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