Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. How will darkness affect melatonin secretion? Choose the best answer.

2. 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?

3. What would be a consequence of removing the prostate gland from an otherwise healthy male?

4. Which of these sections of the small intestine receives chyme from the stomach?

5. 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?

6. What is the role of PSA in the male body?

7. Which of these is a function of the respiratory system?