Explanation

• Smallest bone: Stapes.
• Location: Middle ear.
• Three ear bones: Malleus, Incus, Stapes.

Additional information:

• Longest bone: Femur (thigh bone).
• Adult human skeleton: Usually 206 bones.
• Newborn: About 300 bones at birth; many later fuse together.
• Human skull: 22 bones (8 cranial + 14 facial)

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• The part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering is the Iris.
• It adjusts the size of the pupil according to light intensity.
• In bright light, it reduces light entry; in dim light, it allows more light in.
• This process protects the retina and helps clear vision.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Insulin is produced by the pancreas.
• The pancreas contains clusters of cells called the Islets of Langerhans.
• Beta (β) cells within these islets produce and secrete insulin.
• Insulin helps regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels by promoting glucose uptake into cells.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• Digestion is the process of breaking down large food particles into smaller, simpler substances.
• It enables the body to absorb nutrients from food.
• Digestion involves mechanical and chemical processes.
• The digestive system includes the mouth, stomach, and intestines.

Additional information:

• Absorption: Movement of digested nutrients into the blood or lymph.
• Assimilation: Use of absorbed nutrients by body cells.

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• The liver is the largest gland in the human body.
• It is situated in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the diaphragm, and above the stomach.
• It is reddish-brown.
• It is weighs approximately 1.5 kg.

• The pineal gland is the smallest gland.
• It about the size of a grain of rice.
• It weighs approximately 150 mg.
• It is part of the endocrine system.