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Which gland is important in T-lymphocyte maturation, especially in childhood?
A. Thymus
B. Thyroid
C. Adrenal
D. Pituitary
Correct Answer: A
The thymus is important for maturation of T lymphocytes and is more prominent in children.
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Which gland helps regulate calcium levels through parathyroid hormone?
A. Parathyroid glands
B. Pineal gland
C. Thymus
D. Pancreas
Correct Answer: A
Parathyroid hormone is a major regulator of blood calcium.
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Which part of the adrenal gland secretes adrenaline?
A. Adrenal cortex
B. Adrenal medulla
C. Renal medulla
D. Pituitary
Correct Answer: B
The adrenal medulla releases catecholamines such as adrenaline.
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Which hormone-producing glands are located on top of the kidneys?
A. Pituitary glands
B. Adrenal glands
C. Parathyroid glands
D. Salivary glands
Correct Answer: B
Each adrenal gland sits superior to a kidney.
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Which gland is located in the neck and produces thyroid hormones?
A. Adrenal gland
B. Thyroid gland
C. Pituitary gland
D. Pineal gland
Correct Answer: B
The thyroid gland lies in the anterior neck and produces T3 and T4.
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Which pancreatic hormone raises blood glucose?
A. Insulin
B. Glucagon
C. Calcitonin
D. Melatonin
Correct Answer: B
Glucagon promotes glucose release into the blood.
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Which pancreatic hormone lowers blood glucose?
A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. Cortisol
D. Thyroxine
Correct Answer: B
Insulin promotes glucose uptake and storage, lowering blood glucose.
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Which organ has both endocrine and exocrine functions?
A. Pancreas
B. Spleen
C. Gallbladder
D. Appendix
Correct Answer: A
The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes exocrinely and hormones such as insulin endocrinely.
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Which organ removes old red blood cells from circulation and also has immune functions?
A. Spleen
B. Gallbladder
C. Pancreas
D. Thyroid
Correct Answer: A
The spleen removes aged red blood cells and supports immune responses.
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Which organ lies mainly in the left upper quadrant and helps filter blood?
A. Spleen
B. Appendix
C. Gallbladder
D. Bladder
Correct Answer: A
The spleen lies in the left upper abdomen and filters blood and supports immune function.
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Which organ is mainly located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?
A. Spleen
B. Liver
C. Stomach
D. Pancreas
Correct Answer: B
Most of the liver lies in the right upper quadrant beneath the diaphragm.
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Which organ stores glycogen and helps regulate blood glucose?
A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Spleen
D. Gallbladder
Correct Answer: A
The liver stores glucose as glycogen and helps maintain blood glucose.
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Which organ detoxifies many drugs and harmful substances?
A. Liver
B. Spleen
C. Bladder
D. Thymus
Correct Answer: A
The liver is central to metabolism and detoxification of many substances.
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Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Thyroid
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Pituitary
Correct Answer: B
The liver is the largest gland in the human body.
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The appendix is attached to which part of the large intestine?
A. Rectum
B. Cecum
C. Sigmoid colon
D. Transverse colon
Correct Answer: B
The vermiform appendix arises from the cecum.
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Which organ connects the small intestine to the rectum?
A. Large intestine
B. Esophagus
C. Gallbladder
D. Pancreas
Correct Answer: A
The large intestine extends from the cecum through the colon to the rectum.
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Which is the final part of the small intestine?
A. Duodenum
B. Jejunum
C. Ileum
D. Colon
Correct Answer: C
The ileum is the terminal segment of the small intestine.
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Which is the first part of the small intestine?
A. Ileum
B. Jejunum
C. Duodenum
D. Cecum
Correct Answer: C
The small intestine is arranged as duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
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Which part of the small intestine receives bile and pancreatic secretions?
A. Jejunum
B. Duodenum
C. Ileum
D. Cecum
Correct Answer: B
The duodenum receives bile and pancreatic juice.
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Which organ secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate into the small intestine?
A. Pancreas
B. Spleen
C. Thyroid
D. Kidney
Correct Answer: A
The exocrine pancreas releases digestive enzymes and bicarbonate into the duodenum.