The Body by Bill Bryson - Quiz
- 1. Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxification in the body?
A) Liver
B) Heart
C) Kidney
D) Lungs
- 2. How many bones are in the adult human body?
A) 205
B) 300
C) 206
D) 210
- 3. What does Bryson say is the most complex organ?
A) Heart
B) Skin
C) Liver
D) Brain
- 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) 200,000
B) 10,000
C) 100,000
D) 50,000
- 7. Which nutrient is essential for bone health?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Calcium
C) Fats
D) Protein
- 8. What is the largest organ in the human body?
A) Lungs
B) Heart
C) Liver
D) Skin
- 9. What bodily function is primarily associated with the diaphragm?
A) Circulation
B) Breathing
C) Sweating
D) Digestion
- 10. Which system is primarily responsible for hormone production?
A) Digestive system
B) Nervous system
C) Endocrine system
D) Respiratory system
- 11. What percentage of water makes up the human body?
A) About 50%
B) About 75%
C) About 40%
D) About 60%
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