Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which body system is the thyroid gland most involved in?

2. Obesity is a health concern for a number of reasons. A large component that makes it more dangerous for a person’s heart is the increased viscosity of the blood. In other words, the heavier a person gets, the thicker their blood becomes. Why is this a heart issue?

3. Why aren’t antibiotics useful during a common cold infection?

4. Which of the following organs is MOST LIKELY to be impaired if blood urea nitrogen levels are high?

5. What is the role of PSA in the male body?

6. High TSH will indicate which of the following?

7. What is blood urea nitrogen?