Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which of these terms specifically refers to the hardening of arteries through the formation of plaques?

2. Match the correct symptom with a deficiency in ACTH, per the article:

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

4. Meat, carbonated beverages, cheese, eggs and even milk have been linked to a decrease in blood pH. How might these things affect bone health?

5. A group of surgeons is working hard on a liver transplant. The procedure lasts for over 12 hours during which time they were mostly standing, focusing deeply, and looking intently at the surgical surfaces. If it was possible to measure their physiological parameters, which of these changes would be seen in their bodies?

6. When thyroid hormone levels are low, the pituitary gland will release ______ TSH?

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