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Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. If you suddenly lost your pineal gland, which of the following symptoms would you likely experience?

A.Insomnia

B.No side effects

C.Feeling tired

2. Why do babies have more bones than adults?

A.Some of the bones fuse together during normal development.

B.Some of the bones dissolve away

C.All of the above

D.None of the Above

3. High TSH will indicate which of the following?

A.Low thyroid hormone release

B.High thyroid hormone release

C.An overactive thyroid

D.Hyperthyroid disease

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

A.Pineal

B.Thyroid

C.Pituitary

D.Thymus

5. A pacemaker is a small electrical device inserted into the chest, which sends a repetitive signal to the sinoatrial node. Why would this be necessary?

A.The cardiac cycle is off, which is controlled by the node

B.The extra electricity helps stimulate stronger heart contractions, for weak blood pressure

C.The electricity counters the heartbeat, slowing the heart for people with high blood pressure

D.All of the above

6. 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?

A.This is random, and there is no conclusion that can be drawn.

B.The pineal may be smaller because releasing melatonin would be maladaptive for nocturnal species.

C.The diurnal bird needs sleep, while the nocturnal bird does not

D.None of the Above

7. Which of the following is NOT an important function of the digestive system?

A.Eliminating wastes from the blood.

B.Breaking down macromolecules within food to provide energy.

C.Regulating digestive enzymes.

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