Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

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

2. Not all animals have the same type of digestive system. In cows and other ruminants, several different stomachs are part of the digestive system. Why do different animals have different digestive systems?

3. What can high levels of blood urea nitrogen indicate?

4. 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?

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

6. Why do babies have more bones than adults?

7. How will light affect melatonin secretion? Choose the best answer.