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 theory suggesting emotion is felt after physiological changes is the
A) Cannon-Bard theory
B) Two-factor theory
C) James-Lange theory
D) Schachter-Singer theory
Q: A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior recurring is a
A) Punishment
B) Reinforcer
C) Conditioned response
D) Unconditioned stimulus
Q: Damage to Broca's area affects
A) Balance
B) Sight
C) Speech production
D) Reflexes
Q: The tendency to search for evidence confirming existing beliefs is
A) Bias blind spot
B) Confirmation bias
C) Availability heuristic
D) Representativeness heuristic
Q: A mental shortcut used for problem-solving is called a
A) Heuristic
B) Algorithm
C) Insight
D) Schema
Q: The part of the brain essential for forming new memories is the
A) Amygdala
B) Hypothalamus
C) Hippocampus
D) Medulla
Q: Children develop object permanence during the
A) Preoperational stage
B) Sensorimotor stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Q: Behavior followed by a pleasant outcome is more likely to recur, according to
A) Skinner's law
B) Law of frequency
C) Law of recency
D) Law of effect
Q: Motivation based on internal rewards is known as
A) Intrinsic motivation
B) Extrinsic motivation
C) Primary drive
D) Fixed motivation
Q: The personality trait involving sociability and assertiveness is
A) Neuroticism
B) Openness
C) Agreeableness
D) Extraversion