Human anatomy and physiology MCQ practice builds the base for every other pharmacy subject, because you cannot understand how a drug works if you do not know the organ it acts on. This quiz has 30 questions on bones, heart, kidney, digestion, hormones and blood.
It is meant mainly for first-year D.Pharm and B.Pharm students, but it also works as a quick refresher before pharmacist recruitment exams.
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This set has 30 questions and takes about 15 minutes. Do it once honestly, then read the explained questions below.
What makes Anatomy and Physiology tricky for students
Anatomy and physiology questions in pharmacy exams are factual and short. Examiners ask about the number of bones, normal values, the functional unit of an organ, or which gland secretes which hormone. Students lose marks because the list of facts is long and spread across many chapters. Revising by system, one a day, works better than reading the book from start to end.
Five Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ questions that confuse students
These are the questions from the set above that students most often get wrong, with the reason behind each answer.
- What is the natural pacemaker of the heart?
Answer: The SA node. The AV node comes next in the conduction path, followed by the bundle of His and Purkinje fibres. - Which valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
Answer: The mitral (bicuspid) valve. The valve on the right side between atrium and ventricle is the tricuspid valve. - What are the functional units of the kidney and the lung?
Answer: The nephron in the kidney and the alveolus in the lung. Students often mix the two because both are asked together as “functional unit” questions. - Where does the digestion of protein and starch begin?
Answer: Protein begins in the stomach, starch begins in the mouth. Salivary amylase starts breaking down starch, while pepsin in the stomach begins protein digestion. - Which part of the adrenal gland secretes adrenaline?
Answer: The adrenal medulla. The adrenal cortex produces cortisol and aldosterone.
Small facts that win marks in Anatomy and Physiology
- An adult has 206 bones. The femur is the longest bone and the stapes is the smallest.
- Normal resting heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute, normal blood pressure is about 120/80 mmHg and normal body temperature is about 37 C.
- The pituitary is the master gland, the liver is the largest gland, the thyroid is the largest endocrine gland and the skin is the largest organ.
- Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow and live for about 120 days.
- Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction, and the cerebellum controls balance and coordination.
- The Rh factor was first found in the Rhesus monkey, and excess growth hormone in adults causes acromegaly.
How to get the most out of this practice set
Revise one body system per day: heart on Monday, kidney on Tuesday, digestion on Wednesday and so on. After each system, solve a few questions from this human anatomy and physiology MCQ set. Draw a quick sketch of the organ and label the main parts, even if your drawing is rough. It makes facts easier to remember.
Frequently asked questions about human anatomy and physiology MCQ
Is anatomy and physiology important for pharmacy students?
Yes. It is a first-year subject, but it supports pharmacology, pathology and clinical pharmacy in later years.
What topics should I prepare first?
Cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, digestive and urinary systems are asked most often in exams.
Can I use this quiz for GPAT preparation?
It is basic-level practice. For GPAT, use it as a refresher and then move to higher-level questions.
Keep practising
If this human anatomy and physiology MCQ set felt comfortable, move on to the next subject. These pages will help:
- Biochemistry MCQ quiz
- Hospital Pharmacy MCQ quiz
- Noteskarts Test Series for D.Pharm and pharmacist exams
- D.Pharm 1st Year PDF Notes
- D.Pharm 2nd Year Notes
For official syllabus details and regulations, refer to Pharmacy Council of India and World Health Organization.
Bookmark this human anatomy and physiology MCQ page and come back to it whenever you need a quick refresher before an exam.
Written by the Noteskarts pharmacy education team. This quiz is for exam practice and learning only; always check your latest syllabus and standard textbooks for final answers.
