Physiology MCQs
Physiology MCQs help medical and dental students master body functions across cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine, and neurophysiology systems. Ideal for MDCAT, NTS, USMLE, and FCPS, these quizzes boost retention and exam success.
Q: The process of retrieving information without cues is called
A) Recognition
B) Recall
C) Rehearsal
D) Relearning
Q: A stimulus that naturally elicits a response is referred to as
A) Conditioned stimulus
B) Neutral stimulus
C) Unconditioned stimulus
D) Controlled stimulus
Q: Maslow placed self-actualization at
A) The base of the hierarchy
B) The top of the hierarchy
C) The middle level
D) Above safety needs
Q: The part of the brain responsible for vital life functions is the
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Brainstem
D) Hippocampus
Q: Observational learning was demonstrated by
A) Piaget
B) Pavlov
C) Bandura
D) Watson
Q: An individual with split-brain surgery may have severed the
A) Cerebellum
B) Corpus callosum
C) Thalamus
D) Hypothalamus
Q: Cognitive dissonance refers to
A) Conflict between two actions
B) Agreement of thoughts
C) Emotional repression
D) Enhanced memory
Q: A child who covers their eyes and believes others can’t see them is showing
A) Egocentrism
B) Conservation
C) Animism
D) Object permanence
Q: The reinforcement schedule delivering rewards after unpredictable time intervals is
A) Fixed ratio
B) Variable interval
C) Fixed interval
D) Continuous
Q: Encoding failure leads to
A) Overlearning
B) Poor recall
C) Increased retention
D) Heightened attention