Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which condition is marked by a low TSH?

2. 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?

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

4. Which of the following organs is MOST LIKELY to be impaired if blood urea nitrogen levels are high?

5. When thyroid hormone levels are low, the pituitary gland will release ______ TSH?

6. What can low levels of blood urea nitrogen indicate?

7. Why must the atria and ventricles contract at different times?