Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Why is the hyoid bone called a floating bone?

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

3. Which of these statements about the vagus nerve is true?

4. If your pituitary gland was removed, what would happen to CRH production in the Hypothalamus? (Look at the graphic of the relationship between the pituitary and hypothalamus for help.)

5. With Cushing's Syndrome, cortisol is overproduced by the adrenal glands. Why is this a bad thing?

6. Identify the type of innervation that stimulates saliva flow:

7. If you are working around patients with tuberculosis, why is it important that you get vaccinated for the disease?