Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Identify the type of innervation that stimulates saliva flow:

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

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

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6. Which of these endocrine disorders can specifically affect women during the course of pregnancy?

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7. Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system?

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