Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. If you suddenly lost your pineal gland, which of the following symptoms would you likely experience?

2. Which of the following is the main role of the prostate?

3. Why aren’t antibiotics useful during a common cold infection?

4. A pacemaker is a small electrical device inserted into the chest, which sends a repetitive signal to the sinoatrial node. Why would this be necessary?

5. Which salivary gland type is the largest contributor to the saliva in our oral cavity?

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

7. Which of these statements about T-cell maturation is true?