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most common white blood cell found in whole blood |
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mounts an immune response by direct cell attack or via antibodies |
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main bacteria killer during acute infections |
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nucleus has two lobes; contains granules of lysosomal enzymes; functions in attacking parasitic worms |
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nucleus is multilobed; functions as a phagocyte; contains fine indistinct granules |
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transports CO2 and oxygen |
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contains a U- or an S-shaped nucleus; granules stain very dark; releases histamine and heparin |
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largest of the WBCs; crucial in defense against viruses; associated with chronic infections |
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the major contributor to plasma osmotic pressure |
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thrombin catalyzes the activation of these molecules present in plasma |
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forms the structural framework of a blood clot |
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makes up most of plasma protein |
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transport proteins that bind to lipids and fat-soluble vitamins |
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floating intravascular clot |
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any decrease in oxygen-carrying ability of the blood |
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polymorphonuclear leukocyte |
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white blood cell with dark-staining nucleus |
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protein capable of changing shape and color in the presence of O2 |
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adverse reaction of donor blood cells with recipient plasma |
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lacking in hemophilia type A |
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constitutes 90% of plasma volume |
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plasma and formed elements |
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liquid portion of the blood |
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a fibrous protein that gives shape to an RBC plasma membrane |
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a clot that develops in an unbroken blood vessel |
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stem cell from which all formed elements arise |
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interferes with blood-clotting ability |
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a hormone-stimulating erythropoiesis |
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deficient erythrocyte production due to lack of intrinsic factor and failure to absorb vitamin B12 |
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prostaglandin derivatives |
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the primary source of RBCs in the adult human being is the bone marrow in the shafts of the long bones |
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leukemia refers to cancerous conditions of white blood cells |
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the immediate response to blood vessel injury is clotting |
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the process of fibrinolysis disposes of bacteria when healing has occurred |
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the RBC "graveyard" is the liver |
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hemorrhagic anemias result from blood loss |
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white blood cells are produced through the action of colony-stimulating factors |
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hemoglobin is made up of the protein heme and the red pigment globin |
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each heme contains an atom of iron and can transport one molecule of oxygen |
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each hemoglobin molecule can transport two molecules of oxygen |
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diapedesis is the process by which red blood cells move into tissue spaces from the interior of blood capillaries |
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positive chemotaxis is a feedback system that signals leukocyte migration into damaged areas |
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a condition of leukocytosis indicates over 11,000 white blood cells per cubic millimeter in the blood |
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basophils increase in number when parasitic invasion occurs |
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leukopenia is an abnormally low number of leukocytes |
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a person with type B blood could receive blood from a person with either type B or O blood |
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leukocytes move through the circulatory system by amoeboid motion |
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granulocytes called neutrophils are phagocytic and the most numberous of all white blood cell types |
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all lymphocytes are leukocytes, but not all leukocytes are lymphocytes |
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myelocytic leukemia involves a cancerous condition of lymphocytes |
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__ is a pivotal molecule associated with the external surfaces of aggregated platelets and is involved in the intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of blood clotting |
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what is the average normal pH of blood |
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the special type of hemoglobin present in fetal red blood cells is __ |
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together, leukocytes and platelets comprise approximately __ percent of total blood volume |
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which blood type is called the universal donor |
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maintenance of normal pH in body tissues |
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which of the following is a regulatory function of blood? |
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maintenance of body temperature |
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which of the following is a protective function of blood |
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which of the following is not a phase of erythropoiesis |
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hypoxia of EPO-producing cells |
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which of the following might trigger erythropoiesis |
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membranes "wear out" and the cells become damaged |
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as red blood cells age __ |
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can receive any blood type in moderate amounts except that with the Rh antigen |
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an individual who is blood type AB negative ___ |
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the most abundant plasma protein is __ |
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when neither anti-A nor anti-B clots on a blood plate, the blood is type __ |
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red marrow is the main site of blood cell formation throughout adult life |
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select the correct statement regarding blood cell formation |
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blood volume restorers include all of the following except __ |
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james has a hemoglobin measurement of 16g/100ml blood. this is __ |
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which of these is not a normal plasma protein |
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all of the following can be expected with polycythemia except __ |
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no visible cytoplasmic granules are present in __ |
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which of the following is not a phase of hemostasis |
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which of the following are not currently known red blood cell anitgens |
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place the following in correct development sequence: 1. reticulocyte 2. proerythroblast 3. normoblast 4. late erythroblast |
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a lack of intrinsic factor, leading to a deficiency of vitamin B12 and large pale cells called macrocytes, is characteristic of __ |
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formation of prothrombin activator |
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the slowest step in the clotting process is __ |
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include embolus formation, a clot moving within the circulatory system |
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thromboembolic disorders ___ |
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excess secretion of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) |
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which of the following is not a cause of bleeding disorders? |
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which of the following is characteristic of all leukocytes |
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which of the following is true about blood plasma |
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stick to the damaged area of a blood vessel and help seal the break |
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they include anemias and thromboembolic disorders |
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select the correct statement regarding age-related blood disorders |
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which sequence is correct for the following events? 1. fibrinogen --> fibrin 2. clot retraction 3. formation of thromboplastin 4. prothrombin --> thrombin |
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there are no antibodies to A, to B, or to Rh antigens in the plasma |
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Fred's blood was determined to be AB positive. what does this mean? |
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which of the following is a precursor of a basophil |
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travel at high altitude and vigorous exercise |
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sickling of red blood cells can be produced in those with sickle-cell anemia by __ |
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all of the following conditions impair coagulation except __ |
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when can erythroblastosis fetalis not possibly happen in the child of an Rh negative mother? |
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increase of leukocytes as a result of erythrocyte loss |
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complications of aplastic anemia generally do not include __ |
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what organ in the body regulates erythrocyte production |
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the shelf life of whole collected blood at 4 degrees Celsius is about __ days |
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the formed element __ can kill parasitic worms |
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a __ is a committed granular leukocyte stem cell which produces neutrophils |
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the rarest leukocyte is the __ |
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adenosine diphosphate (ADP) |
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the potent platelet aggregate that attracts more platelets to the site of an injury is __ |
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__ is an antiprostaglandin drug that inhibits thromboxane A2 formation (platelet plug formation). |
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the universal recipient blood type is __ |
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when monocytes migrate into the interstitial spaces, they are called __ |
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destruction of the hematopoietic components of red marrow leads to a condition called |
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__ is the stage of development in the life of an erythrocyte during which the nucleus is ejected |
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hemoglobin is composed of __ polypeptide chains |
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rapid removal of coagulation factors and inhibition of activated clotting factors |
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list the general factors that limit normal clot growth |
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when there is rapid and substantial blood loss |
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when are whole blood transfusions routinely given? |
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platelet deficiency (thrombocytopenia); deficiency of procoagulants due to liver disorders; or certain genetic conditions (hemophilias) |
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list the most common causes of bleeding disorders |
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the inner lining of the heart |
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serous layer covering the heart muscle |
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the outermost layer of the serous pericardium |
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the pacemaker of the heart |
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found in the interventricular septum |
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network found in the ventricular myocardium |
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the point in the conduction system of the heart where the impulse is temporarily delayed |
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prevents backflow into the left ventricle |
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prevents backflow into the right atrium |
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prevents backflow into the left atrium |
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prevents backflow into the right ventricle |
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AV valve with three flaps |
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the myocardium receives its blood supply from the coronary arteries |
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cardiac muscle has more mitochondria and depends less on a continual supply of oxygen than does skeletal muscle |
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proper function of the heart is dependent upon blood levels of ionic sodium |
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congestive heart failure means that the pumping efficiency of the heart is depressed so that there is inadequate delivery of blood to body tissues |
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tissues damaged by myocardial infarction are replaced by connective tissue |
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the left side of the heart pumps the same volume of blood as the right |
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chronic release of excess thyroxine can cause a sustained increase in heart rate and a weakened heart |
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the mitral valve has chordae but the tricuspid valve does not |
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trabeculae carneae are found in the ventricles and never the atria |
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the "lub" sounds of the heart are valuable in diagnosis because they provide information about the function of the heart's pulmonary and aortic valves |
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autonomic regulation of heart rate is via two reflex centers found in the pons |
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the dicrotic notch refers to the brief rise in pressure caused by the closure of the AV valves during ventricular systole |
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an ECG provides direct information about valve function |
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as pressure in the aorta rises due to atherosclerosis, more ventricular pressure is required to open the aortic valve |
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proxysmal atrial tachycardia is characterized by bursts of atrial contractions with little pause between them |
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closure of the heart valves |
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normal heart sounds are caused by which of the following events |
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can be improved by regular exercise |
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a lowering of blood pressure due to change in cardiac output |
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hemorrhage with a large loss of blood causes ___ |
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pump blood with greater pressure |
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the left ventricular wall of the heart is thicker than the right wall in order to ___ |
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damage to the __ is referred to as heart block |
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the P wave of a normal electrocardiogram indicates __ |
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blood within the pulmonary veins returns to the __ |
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small muscle masses attached to the chordae tendineae are the __ |
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the term for pain associated with deficient blood delivery to the heart that may be caused by the transient spasm of coronary arteries is __ |
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in the second intercostal space to the right of the sternum |
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to auscultate the aortic valve, you would place your stethoscope __ |
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the source of blood carried to capillaries in the myocardium would be the __ |
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when the heart is beating at a rate of 75 times per minute, the duration of one cardiac cycle is __ second(s). |
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which of the following factors does not influence heart rate? |
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thinning of the valve flaps |
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which of the following is not an age-related change affecting the heart? |
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decreased delivery of oxygen |
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if cardiac muscle is deprived of its normal blood supply, damage would primarily result from __ |
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cardiac muscle cells are like skeletal muscle cells in that they __ |
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cardiac output is about __ L/min |
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contains a lubricating fluid called serous fluid |
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the pericardial cavity __ |
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tetanic contractions might occur, which would stop the heart's pumping action |
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if the length of the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle cells was the same as it is for skeletal muscle cells __ |
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causing threshold to be reached more quickly |
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norepinephrine acts on the heart by __ |
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the heart rate would increase by about 25 beats per minute |
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if the vagal nerves of the heart we cut, the result would be that ___ |
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connects the two artia in the fetal heart |
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the stroke volume for a normal resting heart is __ ml/beat |
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which vessel of the heart receives blood during right ventricular systole |
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both the aorta and pulmonary trunk |
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blood ejected from the ventricles enters which of these vessels during ventricular systole? |
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which of the following is not part of the conduction system of the heart? |
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when the ventricular is in systole |
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the tricuspid valve is closed __ |
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noticing the thickness of the ventricular walls |
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when viewing a dissected heart, it is easy to visually discern the right and left ventricles by __ |
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The AV valves are supported by chordae tendineae so that they do not blow back up into the atria during ventricular contraction |
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select the correct statement about the heart valves |
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the all-or-none law as applied to cardiac muscle means that the entire heart contracts as a unit of it does not contract at all |
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select the correct statement about the function of myocardial cells |
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the myocardium is the layer of the heart that actually contracts |
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select the correct statement about the structure of the heart wall |
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has gap junctions that allow it to act as a functional syncytium |
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compared to skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle __ |
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has sarcomeres with A bands and I bands |
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the T wave, which indicates ventricular repolarization |
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the deflection waves in an ECG tracing include ___ |
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blood flows passively through the atria and the open AV valves |
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during the period of ventricular filling __ |
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is caused by hypertrophy of the heart muscle |
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the effect of endurane-type athletic training may be to lower the resting heart rate. this phenomenon __ |
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the second heart sound is heard during which phase of the cardiac cycle |
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the time of day most hazardous for heart attacks is __ |
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interference with normal mechanical cardiac activity |
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if a significant amount of connective tissue were to develop connecting the visceral and parietal pericardial layers together, which of the following would be a likely consequence? |
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threshold is reached more quickly and heart rate would increase |
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if we were able to artifically alter the membrane permeability of pacemaker cells so that sodium influx is more rapid, ___ |
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a slow heart rate increases end diastolic volume, stroke volume, and force of contraction |
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select the correct statement about cariac output |
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some calcium enters the cell from the extracellular space and triggers the release of larger amounts of calcium from intracellular stores |
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during contraction of heart muscle cells __ |
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refers to the short period during ventricular systole when the ventricles are completely closed chambers |
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isovolumetric contraction __ |
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relatively mild blow to the chest |
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commotio cordis is heart failure due to a __ |
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negative chronotropic factors are factors that ___ |
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the enlarged coronary vessel outside the heart that empties blood into the right atrium is the __ |
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in the fetal heart there is a foramen __ that allows blood to flow from the right atrium directly to the left atrium |
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the __ cells of the heart do not maintain stable resting membrane potentials; therefore, they continually depolarize |
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specialized conductive cells of the ventricles are called __ fibers |
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ventricular repolarization |
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the ECG T wave interval represents __ |
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visceral layer of the serous pericardium |
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the __ membrane covers the heart |
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the __ valve of the heart rate has three valves with chordae tendineae |
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the __ and __ valves of the heart have no chordae tendineae attached |
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__ is contraction of the muscle (ventricles) |
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__ is relaxation of the muscle (ventricles) |
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largest artery of the body |
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supplies the duodenum and stomach |
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inferior mesenteric artery |
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supplies the distal areas of the large intestine |
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supplies pelvic structures |
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artery that does not anastomose |
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gives rise to the right common carotid and right subclavian artery |
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common site to take the pulse |
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major supply to the cerebral hemispheres |
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large unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta |
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abdominal aorta spilts to form two |
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receives blood from all areas superior to the diaphragm, except the heart wall |
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carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs |
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runs through the armpit area |
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drains the upper extremities, deep vein |
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artery usually palpated to take the blood pressure |
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major artery of the thigh |
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superior mesenteric artery |
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supplies the small intestine |
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carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs |
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longest vein in the body, superficial |
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site where resistance to blood flow is greatest |
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site where exchanges of food and gases are made |
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site where blood pressure is lowest |
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site where the velocity of blood flow is fastest |
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site where the velocity of blood flow is slowest |
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site where the blood volume is greatest |
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site where the blood pressure is greatest |
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site that is the major determinant of peripheral resistance |
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the adjustment of blood flow to each tissue is proportion to its requirements at any point in time is termed autoregulation |
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arterial pressure in the pulmonary circulation is much higher than in the systemic circulation because of its proximity to the heart |
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osmotic pressure is created by the presence in a fluid of small diffusible molecules that easily move through the capillary membrane |
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the cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis) is an arterial anastomosis |
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the outermost layer of a blood vessel is the tunica intima |
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The thick-walled arteries close to the heart are called muscular arteries |
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Hypotension is generally considered systolic blood pressure that is below 100 mm Hg. |
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A precapillary sphincter is a cuff of smooth muscle that regulates the flow of blood into the capillaries. |
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Thoroughfare channels connect a metarteriole to a venule |
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Vasodilation is a widening of the lumen due to smooth muscle contraction |
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The pulmonary circulation does not directly serve the metabolic needs of body tissues |
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In infants and young people, congenital vascular problems are less common than congenital heart disease. |
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The most common form of shock is hypovolemic shock. |
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Every minute, about 1.5 ml of fluid leaks out of the capillaries |
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The pancreas is an example of an organ with arteries that do not anastomose. |
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An obstruction in the superior vena cava would decrease the flow of blood from the head and neck to the heart. |
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Arteries supplying the same territory are often merged with one another, forming arterial anastomoses. |
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An increase in blood viscosity will cause an increase in peripheral resistance |
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The first major branch of the femoral artery is the dorsalis pedis artery |
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The azygos vein originates in the abdomen |
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Which of the following is not one of the three main factors influencing blood pressure? |
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Which of the following chemicals does not help regulate blood pressure? |
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All carry blood away from the heart. |
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Which statement best describes arteries? |
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Which tunic of an artery contains endothelium? |
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Permitting the exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of ________. |
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hepatic portal circulation |
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The circulatory route that runs from the digestive tract to the liver is called ________. |
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The arteries that are also called distributing arteries are the ________. |
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promote an increase in blood pressure |
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Aldosterone will ________. |
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systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure |
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The pulse pressure is ________. |
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rapidly falling blood pressure |
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Which of the following signs of hypovolemic shock is a relatively late sign? |
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Capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood |
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Which of the following is likely during vigorous exercise? |
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are abundant in the skin and skeletal muscles |
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Continuous capillaries ________. |
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Veins are called capacitance vessels or blood reservoirs |
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Which of the following is true about veins |
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form more freely than arterial anastomoses |
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Venous anastomoses ________. |
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increases as blood viscosity increases |
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Peripheral resistance ________. |
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is abolished when abnormally high CO2 levels persist |
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Brain blood flow autoregulation ________. |
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increases when environmental temperature rises |
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Blood flow to the skin ________. |
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Carbon dioxide moves from its production site into the interstitial fluid. |
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Select the correct statement about the movement of materials at the capillary level |
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vascular, due to extreme vasodilation as a result of loss of vasomotor tone |
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Which of the following is a type of circulatory shock? |
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Which tunic of an artery is most responsible for maintaining blood pressure and continuous blood circulation? |
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significant because resistance is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the vessel radius |
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The influence of blood vessel diameter on peripheral resistance is ________. |
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shock that results from large-scale loss of blood volume, or after severe vomiting or diarrhea |
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The form of circulatory shock known as hypovolemic shock is ________. |
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is the same as capillary blood pressure |
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In the dynamics of blood flow through capillaries, hydrostatic pressure ________. |
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carries nutrient-rich blood to the liver |
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The hepatic portal vein ________. |
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a special fetal vessel that allows blood to bypass the liver |
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The term ductus venosus refers to ________. |
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embryonic masses of mesodermal cells that give rise to the endothelial lining of blood vessels |
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The term blood islands refers to ________. |
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Which of the following has anastomosing vessels |
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the vessel selected to palpate |
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Which of the following do not influence arterial pulse rate? |
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right ventricle, pulmonary artery, and left atrium |
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Which of the following are involved directly in pulmonary circulation? |
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Histologically, the ________ is squamous epithelium supported by a sparse connective tissue layer. |
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The arteries that directly feed into the capillary beds are called ________. |
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are not found in the brain |
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Fenestrated capillaries ________. |
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Modified capillaries that are lined with phagocytes are called ________. |
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Factors that aid venous return include all except ________. |
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170/96 in a 50-year-old man |
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Which of the following blood pressure readings would be indicative of hypertension |
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Excess red cell production would cause a blood pressure increase |
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Select the correct statement about factors that influence blood pressure |
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Mechanisms that do not help regulate blood pressure include ________. |
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is slowest in the capillaries since the total cross-sectional area is the greatest |
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The velocity of blood flow ________. |
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Blood flow through the entire vascular system is equivalent to cardiac output. |
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Select the correct statement about blood flow. |
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right side of the head and neck and right upper arm |
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A thrombus (blood clot) in the first branch of the arch of the aorta would affect the flow of blood to the ________. |
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intrinsic autoregulatory mechanisms |
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Cerebral blood flow is regulated by ________. |
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decreased size of the heart muscle |
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A patient with essential hypertension might have pressures of 200/120 mm Hg. This hypertensive state could result in all of the following changes except ________. |
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The short-term controls of blood pressure, mediated by the nervous system and bloodborne chemicals, do not primarily operate via ________. |
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Secondary hypertension can be caused by ________. |
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Where in the body would you find low oxygen levels causing vasoconstriction and high levels causing vasodilation? |
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Normal blood pressure for a newborn baby is ________. |
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The first major branch of the aortic arch is the ________ branch. |
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The embryonic mesodermal cells that will eventually form the endothelial lining of blood vessels are called ________. |
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The most common form of shock is ________. |
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Released by the endothelium, a family of peptides called ________ are among the most potent vasoconstrictors known. |
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A ________ capillary has many oval holes in it. |
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Arterial ________ provide alternate pathways for blood to get to an organ |
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The ________ in the carotid sinuses and aortic arch detect increases in blood pressure |
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The ________ artery is a blood vessel on the arm used as a pressure point |
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________ shock is due to abnormal expansion of blood vessels and a rapid drop in blood pressure |
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The third major branch of the aortic arch is the ________ artery. |
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internal carotid arteries |
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The ________ supply the brain with blood |
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________ pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure |
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Blood flow equals the difference in blood pressure divided by ________. |
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The lowest venous blood pressure is found in the ________. |
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As a cuff is deflated on the arm, sounds of ________ can be heard |
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Protein-containing fluid within lymphatic vessels. |
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Receives lymph from most of the body. |
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Small organs intimately associated with lymphatic vessels. |
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Isolated clusters of lymph follicles found in the wall of the small intestine. |
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Peyerʹs patches are clusters of lymphoid tissue found primarily in the large intestine |
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The lymphatics function to absorb the excess protein-containing interstitial fluid and return it to the bloodstream. |
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Lymph always flows away from the heart |
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Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to proteins. |
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Digested fats are absorbed from the intestine by the lymph capillaries |
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Chyle is delivered to the blood via the lymphatic system |
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All lymphoid organs develop from mesoderm |
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About 3 liters of fluid are lost to the tissue spaces every 24 hours and are returned to the bloodstream as lymph |
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Because lymph vessels are very low-pressure conduits, movements of adjacent tissues are important in propelling lymph through the lymphatics |
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Lymphoid tissue is mainly reticular connective tissue. |
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Lymphocytes reside temporarily in lymphoid tissue, then move to other parts of the body. |
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All the lymphoid organs are well developed before birth |
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An infected lymph gland is called a bubo. |
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The largest lymphatic vessels are called lacteals. |
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The cisterna chyli collects lymph from the lumbar trunks draining the upper limbs and from the intestinal trunk draining the digestive organs. |
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If even a small part of the spleen is left in a ten-year-old child, it will most likely regenerate itself. |
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The thymus lacks T cells. |
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Small organs associated with lymphatic vessels are termed ________. |
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Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure? |
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The distal portion of the small intestine contains clumps of lymph follicles called ________. |
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skeletal muscle contractions and differences in thoracic pressures due to respiratory movement |
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Both lymph and venous blood flow are heavily dependent on ________. |
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The thymus is most active during ________. |
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Which lymphatic structure drains lymph from the right upper limb and the right side of the head and thorax? |
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The thymus initially increases in size and then decreases in size from adolescence through old age. |
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What effect does age have on the size of the thymus? |
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more permeable than blood capillaries |
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The lymphatic capillaries are ________. |
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Antibodies that act against a particular foreign substance are released by ________. |
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efferent lymphatic vessels |
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Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________. |
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By secreting hormones, the thymus causes what cells to become immunocompetent |
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crypts that trap bacteria |
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Functions of the spleen include all of those below except ________. |
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severe localized edema distal to the blockage |
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When the lymphatics are blocked due to tumors, the result is ________. |
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Lymph transport depends on the movement of adjacent tissues, such as skeletal muscles |
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Select the correct statement about lymph transport. |
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B cells produce plasma cells, which secrete antibodies into the blood. |
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Select the correct statement about lymphocytes. |
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Lymphoid tissue is predominantly reticular connective tissue |
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Select the correct statement about lymphoid tissue. |
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A ring of lymphoid tissue that appears as a swelling of the mucosa in the oral cavity is called a(n) ________. |
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Which is not a mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue? |
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Peyerʹs patches are found in the ________ |
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Lymph collecting or pooling from the lower extremities would first pool in the ________ before moving on up. |
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The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not |
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Particularly large clusters of lymph nodes occur in all of the following locations except the ________. |
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Digestive tract-associated lymphatic tissue includes all of the following except ________. |
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transport of excess tissue fluid to the blood vascular system |
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Functions of the lymphatic system include _______ |
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The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the ________. |
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Which of the following is not a normal component of lymph? |
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the first node to receive lymph from an area suspected to be cancerous |
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A sentinel node is ________. |
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The ________ are the simplest lymphoid organs and are found at the entrance to the pharynx. |
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The appendix, tonsils, and Peyerʹs patches are examples of ________. |
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Highly specialized lymph capillaries called ________ are present in the villi of the intestinal mucosa. |
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The thoracic duct of the lymphatic system empties into the ________. |
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Lymph nodes have more ________ lymphatic vessels than ________ lymphatic vessels |
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Of the organs in the lymphatic system, only the ________ becomes less important as you get older. |
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Tonsils have blind-ended structures called ________. |
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Hassallʹs corpuscles are always found in the lighter-colored ________ regions of the thymus. |
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The ________ pulp of the spleen forms cuffs around the central arteries |
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Lymphatic ________ are formed from the union of the largest collecting vessels |
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A healthy adult male has approximately ___ liters of blood. |
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A major plasma protein that maintains the blood osmotic pressure is: |
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the escape of leukocytes from blood vessels into tissue spaces. |
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Granulocytes do NOT include: |
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Mature red blood cells in the circulating blood are filled with: |
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the lack of vitamin B12 in diet or deficiency of intrinsic factor needed to absorb B12. |
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Pernicious anemia may result from: |
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The final step in clot formation is: |
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The most numerous leukocyte is the: |
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The terms biconcave and anucleated apply to: |
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Which leukocyte contains histamine in its granules? |
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Which of the following is a protective function of blood? |
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The life span of platelets is between 30 to 60 days. |
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Which of the following statements about platelets is INCORRECT? |
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WBCs are nucleated and have a protective function. |
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Which property do white blood cells have in common? |
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Individuals with malaria have a better chance of surviving if they have which type of anemia? |
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Which of the following types of white blood cells kills parasitic worms, destroys antibody complexes, and inactivates some inflammatory chemicals of allergy? |
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Which of the following is a function of neutrophils? |
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Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide |
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Which of the following is a function of erythrocytes? |
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Release histamine during allergic reaction |
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Which of the following is a function of basophils? |
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Destruction of virus-containing cells |
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Which of the following is a function of lymphocytes? |
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The percentage of total volume used to determine the number of erythrocytes in a blood sample is referred to as the: |
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The buffy coat that appears after a sample of blood has been centrifuged contains: |
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They generate ATP by anaerobic mechanisms and do not consume any of the oxygen they carry. |
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Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on making RBCs very efficient oxygen transporters? |
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Another term for reduced hemoglobin is: |
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____________ is an illustration of iron deficiency seen in individuals who have expanded their blood by increased activity. |
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The process of actively metabolizing oxygen to produce bleach and hydrogen to kill bacteria is known as: |
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Which of the following substances is responsible for limiting a platelet plug to the immediate area of damage? |
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Rh incompatibility between an Rh-negative mother and her Rh-positive baby during pregnancy. |
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Erythroblastosis fetalis is caused by: |
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Which of the following plasma expanders would be associated with the least complications? |
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Eighty-five percent of Americans carry the ______ Rh agglutinogen on their RBCs. |
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Neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies |
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Which antibodies would be found in the serum of a person with AB blood? |
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SA node, AV node, AV bundle of His, right and left bundle branches, Purkinje fibers |
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Choose the correct sequence of current flow through the heart wall. |
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right ventricle and moves to the lungs. |
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During pulmonary circulation blood leaves the: |
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left ventricle and goes directly to the aorta. |
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During systemic circulation blood leaves the: |
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Right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle |
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Identify the correct sequence of blood flow through the chambers of the heart. |
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the muscle cell is not in a position to respond to a stimulus of any strength. |
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The absolute refractory period refers to the time during which: |
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the number of times the heart beats in one minute. |
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The cardiac cycle includes all of the following events, except: |
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The coronary arteries arise from the: |
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simple squamous epithelium. |
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The endocardium is composed of: |
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The inferior vena cava brings blood from the lower regions of the body and empties into the: |
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parietal layer of serous pericardium. |
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The inner lining of the fibrous pericardium is formed by the: |
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left and right ventricles. |
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The interventricular septum forms a dividing wall between the: |
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The pacemaker of the heart is the: |
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right atrium and right ventricle. |
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The tricuspid valve is located between the: |
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left ventricle into the left atrium. |
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When the mitral valve closes, it prevents the backflow of blood from the: |
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Epicardium, myocardium, endocardium |
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Which is the correct sequence of layers in the heart wall, starting with the outer layer? |
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The heart is enclosed in a double-layered sac called the pleural membrane. |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the shape, position, and location of the heart? |
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The vessels that carry oxygen to the myocardial cells are called: |
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The cells of the myocardium behave as a single, coordinated unit called a: |
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The ability of some cardiac muscle cells to initiate their own depolarization and cause depolarization of the rest of the heart is called: |
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Guided by powerful signaling molecules, the human heart develops from: |
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Which of the following structures lies on the outside surface of the heart and is an integral part of the cardiac wall? |
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The trabeculae carneae are located in the: |
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What part of the heart is considered the systemic circuit pump? |
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The __________ are attached to the AV valve flaps. |
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The mitral, or bicuspid, valve |
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Which of the following valves is most often faulty in the heart? |
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A very large number of mitochondrion in the cytoplasm |
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Which of the following factors gives the myocardium its high resistance to fatigue? |
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The _________ nerve carries parasympathetic fibers to the SA node. |
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An enlarged R wave on an ECG would indicate: |
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Incompetent cardiac valve |
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A doctor puts his stethoscope on a patient's chest over the location of the heart and hears a swishing sound. Which of the following conditions is the best diagnosis for the patient's condition? |
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the amount of blood pumped out of each ventricle in one minute.
Cardiac Output = Heart Rate × Stroke Volume |
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right ventricle and moves to the lungs. |
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During pulmonary circulation blood leaves the: |
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left ventricle and goes directly to the aorta. |
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During systemic circulation blood leaves the: |
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