Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which of the following organs is MOST LIKELY to be impaired if blood urea nitrogen levels are high?

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2. Which of these organs secretes glucagon?

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3. Why do the lymph nodes typically swell up when a person gets sick?

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

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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 the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?

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7. 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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