Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which of the following is indicated for malignant pineal tumors, per the article?

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

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3. Why is massage sometimes recommended to reduce lymphedema?

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

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6. Which of these sections of the small intestine receives chyme from the stomach?

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

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