Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Why must the atria and ventricles contract at different times?

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2. What is the major difference between the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system?

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3. What can low levels of blood urea nitrogen indicate?

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4. Which of these endocrine glands situated in the brain interacts closely with the hypothalamus?

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

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6. Why do babies have more bones than adults?

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

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