Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

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

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2. Which of these pathogen:disease pairs is correct?

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3. What is the role of the pancreas within the endocrine system?

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4. 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?

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5. A fish heart has only two chambers: a single atrium and a single ventricle. Which of the following is a reason fish do not need a 4-chambered heart?

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6. 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?

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7. What is the main function of the nervous system?

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