Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which of these statements is true?

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2. 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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3. When scientists compared the pineal glands of two birds, one nocturnal and the other diurnal, they noticed that the pineal gland of the nocturnal bird was smaller and less connected. Which hypothesis below supports this finding?

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4. Which of these statements about the autonomic nervous system is true?

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

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6. What can low levels of blood urea nitrogen indicate?

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7. Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary?

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