Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

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

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

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3. Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system?

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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. A miracle of modern science is the heart transplant. Doctors, using the still viable heart from a deceased person, can replace the heart of someone who has a bad or damaged heart. The doctors simply put the patient on life support, remove their heart, put the new one in and shock it back into rhythm. Why does electricity reactivate the heart?

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6. Which of these statements about the CNS is NOT true?

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

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