Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which of these diseases has a clear genetic cause?

2. The adrenal glands help regulate the stress response. Why is the stress response vital for survival?

3. What would be a consequence of removing the prostate gland from an otherwise healthy male?

4. The lymphatic system is an important part of the circulatory system. What are the major functions of the lymphatic system?

5. Why must the atria and ventricles contract at different times?

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

7. When doctors measure your blood pressure, they take two measurements. One is higher pressure, while the other is lower pressure. How does this correspond to the cardiac cycle?