Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. What is the major difference between the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system?

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2. How many layers of smooth muscles are found in the wall of the stomach?

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3. Which of the following is the main role of the prostate?

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

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6. What are the 3 main parts of the respiratory system?

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7. If a person's thyroid gland is malfunctioning, which of the following consequences will be readily observed?

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