*ViVa Questions with Answers On Basic Medical Sciences.*
1. *What is the largest organ in the human body?*
Skin.
2. *What is the basic functional unit of the kidney?*
Nephron.
3. *What type of blood cell is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen?*
Red blood cell (erythrocyte).
4. *What hormone regulates blood sugar levels?*
Insulin.
5. *What is the main function of white blood cells?*
Fight infections.
6. *What is the term for the windpipe?*
Trachea.
7. *What is the powerhouse of the cell?*
Mitochondria.
8. *What is the term for the voice box?*
Larynx.
9. *Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?*
Cerebellum.
10. *What is the primary function of the large intestine?*
Absorb water.
11. *What is the normal pH range of human blood?*
7.35 to 7.45.
12. *What is the main component of hemoglobin?*
Iron.
13. *What is the term for the sac surrounding the heart?*
Pericardium.
14. *Which organ produces bile?*
Liver.
15. *What is the smallest bone in the human body?*
Stapes.
16. *What is the main function of platelets?*
Blood clotting.
17. *What is the primary site of nutrient absorption?*
Small intestine.
18. *What is the medical term for high blood pressure?*
Hypertension.
19. *What is the main muscle used in breathing?*
Diaphragm.
20. *What part of the brain controls voluntary movements?*
Cerebrum.
21. *What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?*
12 to 20 breaths per minute.
22. *What type of joint is the knee?*
Hinge joint.
23. *Which blood type is the universal donor?*
O negative.
24. *What is the basic unit of the nervous system?*
Neuron.
25. *What is the term for inflammation of the liver?*
Hepatitis.
26. *Which gland regulates metabolism?*
Thyroid gland.
27. *What is the primary function of the alveoli?*
Gas exchange.
28. *What is the term for low blood sugar?*
Hypoglycemia.
29. *What organ is responsible for filtering blood?*
Kidneys.
30. *What is the medical term for a heart attack?*
Myocardial infarction.
