The Body by Bill Bryson - Quiz
  • 1. Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxification in the body?
A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Lungs
D) Heart
  • 2. How many bones are in the adult human body?
A) 210
B) 206
C) 205
D) 300
  • 3. What does Bryson say is the most complex organ?
A) Liver
B) Skin
C) Brain
D) Heart
  • 4. What part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?
A) Brainstem
B) Cerebellum
C) Cerebrum
D) Hippocampus
  • 5. Which vitamin is synthesized through sunlight exposure?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D
  • 6. What is the average number of hairs on a human head?
A) 50,000
B) 200,000
C) 100,000
D) 10,000
  • 7. Which nutrient is essential for bone health?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Calcium
C) Protein
D) Fats
  • 8. What is the largest organ in the human body?
A) Liver
B) Skin
C) Lungs
D) Heart
  • 9. What bodily function is primarily associated with the diaphragm?
A) Circulation
B) Digestion
C) Breathing
D) Sweating
  • 10. Which system is primarily responsible for hormone production?
A) Respiratory system
B) Digestive system
C) Nervous system
D) Endocrine system
  • 11. What percentage of water makes up the human body?
A) About 75%
B) About 50%
C) About 60%
D) About 40%
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