Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which of these is a function of the respiratory system?

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2. Which of these endocrine disorders can specifically affect women during the course of pregnancy?

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3. Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary?

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4. Correctly identify the zone of the adrenal cortex that releases cortisol:

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5. A pacemaker is a small electrical device inserted into the chest, which sends a repetitive signal to the sinoatrial node. Why would this be necessary?

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6. If you are working around patients with tuberculosis, why is it important that you get vaccinated for the disease?

 

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7. Why do diseases involving abnormally folded proteins preferentially attack the nervous system?

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