Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which of the following might signal that the salivary glands are not functioning properly?

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2. Which of these statements about the CNS is NOT true?

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3. Which condition is marked by a low TSH?

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4. With Cushing's Syndrome, cortisol is overproduced by the adrenal glands. Why is this a bad thing?

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5. A fish heart has only two chambers: a single atrium and a single ventricle. Which of the following is a reason fish do not need a 4-chambered heart?

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6. 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?

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7. Why do the lymph nodes typically swell up when a person gets sick?

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