Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which of these endocrine glands situated in the brain interacts closely with the hypothalamus?

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2. Why would workers in a shipyard exposed to asbestos be at a higher risk for coronary artery disease?

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3. Which of the following is NOT an important function of the digestive system?

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

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5. How will darkness affect melatonin secretion? Choose the best answer.

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6. Identify the type of innervation that stimulates saliva flow:

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7. Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?

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