Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. When you bite into a crisp, sweet apple you can feel something within your cheek reacting strongly. What is this sensation?

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2. Correctly identify the zone of the adrenal cortex that releases cortisol:

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3. Which enzyme is the primary digestive enzyme in human saliva?

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4. What are the main components of the central nervous system?

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5. If a person's thyroid gland is malfunctioning, which of the following consequences will be readily observed?

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

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