Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. When doctors measure your blood pressure, they take two measurements. One is higher pressure, while the other is lower pressure. How does this correspond to the cardiac cycle?

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2. Which of the following is the main role of the prostate?

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3. 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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4. Which of these terms specifically refers to the hardening of arteries through the formation of plaques?

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5. Which of these diseases has a clear genetic cause?

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

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7. Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?

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