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Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Where is the pituitary gland located?

A.At the base of the hypothalamus, near the bottom of the brain.

B.Deep within the middle of the brain.

C.Next to the spinal cord, in the middle of the back.

D.The pituitary is found in none of these locations.

2. What is blood urea nitrogen?

A.A type of nitrogen only found in blood urea.

B.A test to assess the levels of nitrogen in urea.

C.The nitrogen from the kidneys that can be measured in blood urea.

D.The levels of nitrogen from protein breakdown found in the blood.

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

A.Prolactin

B.ACTH

C.Oxytocin

D.Growth Hormone

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

A.Dry mouth

B.Excessive saliva production

C.Pain or swelling in the salivary glands

D.All of the Above

5. 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?

A.The heart simply cannot pump thick blood

B.The heart will become too muscular

C.The blood will become so thick it will permanently seal the heart’s valves

D.None of the above

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

A.Eliminating wastes from the blood.

B.Breaking down macromolecules within food to provide energy.

C.Regulating digestive enzymes.

7. 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?

A.The cardiac cycle is off, which is controlled by the node

B.The extra electricity helps stimulate stronger heart contractions, for weak blood pressure

C.The electricity counters the heartbeat, slowing the heart for people with high blood pressure

D.All of the above

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