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