Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 1

1. Which salivary gland type is the largest contributor to the saliva in our oral cavity?

2. Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary?

3. A pacemaker is a small electrical device inserted into the chest, which sends a repetitive signal to the sinoatrial node. Why would this be necessary?

4. What would be a consequence of removing the prostate gland from an otherwise healthy male?

5. When doctors measure your blood pressure, they take two measurements. One is higher pressure, while the other is lower pressure. How does this correspond to the cardiac cycle?

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

7. With Cushing's Syndrome, cortisol is overproduced by the adrenal glands. Why is this a bad thing?