Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. 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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2. Which enzyme is the primary digestive enzyme in human saliva?

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3. Why do the lymph nodes typically swell up when a person gets sick?

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4. Which body system is the thyroid gland most involved in?

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5. The adrenal glands help regulate the stress response. Why is the stress response vital for survival?

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6. The lymphatic system is an important part of the circulatory system. What are the major functions of the lymphatic system?

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7. Which of these is an inflammatory condition?

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