Medicine Trivia Quiz All Trivia Quizzes 0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 1234567891011121314151617181920 Medicine Trivia Quiz 1 / 20 1. What is the medical term for a loss of memory often associated with aging? Aphasia Amnesia Dementia Alzheimer's disease 2 / 20 2. What is the primary function of the pancreas? Insulin secretion Oxygen exchange Blood filtration Digestion of fats 3 / 20 3. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting? Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4 / 20 4. Which organ is responsible for detoxifying the blood and storing glycogen? Lungs Liver Kidney Heart 5 / 20 5. Which organ produces insulin in the human body? Kidneys Liver Spleen Pancreas 6 / 20 6. What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system? Storing bile Absorbing water Producing enzymes Absorbing nutrients 7 / 20 7. Which type of white blood cells are responsible for engulfing foreign particles and bacteria? Lymphocytes Eosinophils Neutrophils Macrophages 8 / 20 8. What is the medical term for high blood pressure? Hypercholesterolemia Hyperglycemia Hypertension Hypotension 9 / 20 9. Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels? Estrogen Progesterone Testosterone Insulin 10 / 20 10. What is the medical term for the voice box? Larynx Trachea Epiglottis Pharynx 11 / 20 11. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as breathing and heartbeat? Limbic system Cerebrum Cerebellum Brainstem 12 / 20 12. What is the purpose of red blood cells in the body? Increase infections Dropping oxygen Carrying oxygen and Fighting infections Clotting blood 13 / 20 13. Which vitamin is essential for bone health? Vitamin C Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin K 14 / 20 14. What is the smallest unit of life in the human body? Molecule Atom DNA Cell 15 / 20 15. What is the normal resting heart rate for adults? 100-120 beats per minute 60-80 beats per minute 70-100 beats per minute 40-60 beats per minute 16 / 20 16. What is the main function of the respiratory system? Digestion Oxygenating the body Pumping blood Regulating body temperature 17 / 20 17. Which of the following is not a symptom of a heart attack? Shortness of breath Sweating Chest pain or discomfort Nosebleeds 18 / 20 18. What is the medical term for inflammation of the joints? Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Arthritis 19 / 20 19. Which of the following is not a viral infection? Influenza Common cold Chickenpox Strep throat 20 / 20 20. Which of the following is a common symptom of dehydration? Low blood pressure Dry mouth and throat Rapid weight gain Excessive urination Your score is The average score is 0%>> Try Another One << Share your result with your friends LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz Send feedback