Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. High TSH will indicate which of the following?

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

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3. Why do diseases involving abnormally folded proteins preferentially attack the nervous system?

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

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5. Correctly identify the zone of the adrenal cortex that releases cortisol:

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6. 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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7. Why is massage sometimes recommended to reduce lymphedema?

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