Ch 6

Question 1

Which of the following is described as an anuclear, bioncave disk?

Answer 1

Erythrocyte

Question 2

The chamber of the heart that receives blood from the systematic circulation is the

Answer 2

Right atrium

Question 3

The thick muscle layer of the heart is called the

Answer 3

myocardium

Question 4

The ECG shows P waves due to

Answer 4

Atrial contractions

Question 5

When taking a blood pressure, the systolic pressure is the pressure reading when the

Answer 5

first heart sounds are heard as the cuff is deflated

Question 6

The purpose of the pulmonary system is to

Answer 6

Carry blood to and from the lungs

Question 7

Which of the following blood vessels are listed in the proper order of blood flow?

Answer 7

Capillary, venule, vein

Question 8

The internal space of a blood vessel is called the

Answer 8

lumen

Question 9

The longest vein and the largest artery in the body in that order are

Answer 9

great saphenous and aorta

Question 10

The preferred vein for venipuncture in the “H” pattern is the

Answer 10

median cubital

Question 11

The major difference between plasma and serum is that plasma

Answer 11

contains fibrinogen, serum does not

Question 12

An individual’s blood type is determined by the presence or absence of which of the following on the red blood cells?

Answer 12

Antigens

Question 13

Which is the correct sequence of events after blood vessel injury?

Answer 13

Platelet aggregation, vasoconstriction, fibrin clot formation

Question 14

Lymph originates from

Answer 14

tissue fluid

Question 15

A heart disorder characterized by fluid buildup in the lungs is called

Answer 15

congestive heart failure