Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Why is the hyoid bone called a floating bone?

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

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3. What is blood urea nitrogen?

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4. Which of these terms specifically refers to the hardening of arteries through the formation of plaques?

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5. Which of the following is NOT a function of the autonomic nervous system?

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6. Which of these endocrine disorders can specifically affect women during the course of pregnancy?

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7. Meat, carbonated beverages, cheese, eggs and even milk have been linked to a decrease in blood pH. How might these things affect bone health?

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