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Chapter 6 Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system

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Carrying oxygen to the tissue cells

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Structures that keep the atrioventricular valves from flipping back into atria

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Chordae tendineae

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What is a short term for neutrophils

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Polys

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4
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What’s a normal platelet count

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300,000

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An infection of the lining of the heart is

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Endocarditis

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What keeps the blood moving through the venous system

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Skeletal muscle movement and valves

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7
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Layers of arteries differ from the veins in that

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Muscle layer is thicker in arteries

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8
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Which vein is found only in or below the AC fossa

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Median

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9
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Which blood cell can pass through blood vessel walls

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Leukocyte

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10
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Tunica adventitia is

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The external layer of a blood vessel

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Which blood vessels are listed in proper direction of blood flow

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Arteries, arterioles, capillaries

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12
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A whole blood specimen consists of

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Plasma and formed elements

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13
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The liquid portion of clotted blood is called

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Serum

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14
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The first response in the hemostatic process is

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Vasoconstriction

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15
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Systolic pressure means pressure during

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Ventricular contraction

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16
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Two nerves lay close to this vein

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Basilic

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17
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Which type of cell destroys pathogens by phagocytosis

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Neutrophil

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18
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The extrinsic or contact activation coagulation pathway is initiated by

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Tissue factor released from injured tissue

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19
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Lymphoid tissue is also found in the

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Thymus

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20
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Which is an anuclear biconcave disk

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Erythrocyte

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21
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A woman who becomes sensitive to the RH factor

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Can produce antibodies against the Rh antigen

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22
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It’s preferable to perform stat chemistry tests in plasma because

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Can be tested much sooner

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23
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This ion is essential to the coagulation process

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Calcium

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24
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Which is a coagulation test

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Pro time

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To prevent sensitization Rh immunoglobulin is given to
Rh negative moms who deliver rh positive babies
26
Platelet plug formation takes place during this process
Initiation
27
Blood clotting can be inhibited by
Aspirin
28
A- blood means
A antigen but lack Rh
29
This major vein merged with the brachiocephalic in the chest
Subclavian
30
On an electrocardiogram which represent the activity of ventricles
QRS and T
31
A pulse is created by
Ventricular contraction
32
Which blood cell contains a nucleus
Leukocyte
33
What cell is sometimes called a macrophage
Monocyte
34
The lymphatic system
Removed and destroys bacteria
35
Oxygen and nutrients diffuse through the walls of
Capillaries
36
A disease characterized by a low red blood cell count is
Anemia
37
Lymph fluid moves in the right direction because of
Valves
38
Systolic pressure is from
Ventricular contraction
39
When the hand is prone the antecubital portion of the cephalic vein is located in line with
The little finger
40
A malignant lymphoid tumor is called
Lymphosarcoma
41
Which vein is found in the leg
Femoral
42
A woman who becomes sensitized to the Rh factor
Can produce antibodies against the Rh antigen
43
A disorder caused by a lack of factor 8 is
Hemophilia
44
This heart chamber delivers oxygen rich blood to the ascending aorta
Left ventricle
45
Largest artery in the body
Aorta
46
Enzyme that plays a major role in coagulation
Thrombin
47
This test is associated with the lymph system
Mononucleosis
48
The thin membrane lining the heart and continuous to blood vessels
Endocardium
49
Partitions that separate the right and left chambers
Septa
50
The bicuspid valve is also called
Mitral valve
51
The function of the right ventricle
Deliver blood to pulmonary artery
52
A fast heart rate is called
Tachycardia
53
The sound of a heartbeat comes from
Opening and closing of valves
54
Diastolic blood pressure comes from
Ventricular relaxation
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Which arteries carry deoxygenated blood
Pulmonary
56
A vein is defined as and blood vessel that carries
Blood to the heart
57
While selecting a vein you feel a pulse, you’re feeling an
Artery
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Major difference between veins and arteries
Veins have valves
59
Which of the following formed elements is actually part of bone marrow
Thrombocyte
60
Whole blood does not contain
Fibrin
61
Blood type is determined by antigens on
Red blood cells
62
When platelets stock to each other that’s called
Aggregation
63
A blood clot in the blood stream is called
Embolus
64
The structure in the heart that starts the heartbeat is the
AV node
65
Erythrocytes main function is to
Carry oxygen from lungs to cells
66
A lab test that is ordered to evaluate the hemostatic process is
CBC
67
One complete heart contraction and relaxation is a
Cycle
68
A vascular system test is a
DIC
69
Liquid portion of clotted blood is
Serum
70
The similar valves are located
At the exits of both ventricles
71
Which blood cell increases during allergic reactions and pinworm infestations
Eosinophil
72
How large is an erythrocyte
7-8 microns
73
What’s a diagnostic test for blood cell disorders
Ferritin
74
This heart chamber receives blood from the systemic system
Right atrium
75
Longest vein in the body
Great saphenous
76
The ac fossa is located
Anterior and distal to the elbow
77
More tests in this department are performed on plasma
Coagulation
78
Lipid accumulation of an artery is
Atherosclerosis
79
The heart gets its blood from
Coronary arteries
80
An abnormally large Buffy coat
Elevated leukocyte
81
Coagulation problems may result from liver disease because the liver
Manufacture coagulation factors
82
These cells give rise to plasma cells
Lymphocytes
83
More tests in this department are performed on plasma cells
Coagulation
84
Coagulation process is kept in check by
Natural inhibitors
85
Serum is collected in a
Non anticoagulant tube
85
A person with thrombocytosis has abnormally
Increased platelets
86
Right atrioventricular valve is also called
Tricuspid valve
87
Myocardial ischemia is a condition that results from
Partial obstruction of a coronary artery
88
Antiseptics are
Safe for use on human skin
89
The structure that separates the left and right ventricles is
Interventricular septum
90
What is a localized dilation or bulging of an artery
Aneurysm
91
What’s a normal erythrocyte count
4.5 million
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The heart gets its blood supply from
Coronary arteries
93
Hemolytic disease if the newborn is caused by
Previous sensitization of an RH factor
94
Coagulation process plays a role in
Hemostasis
95
How can you visually tell plasma from serum
You cannot
96
Which blood cell increases during pinworm infestation
Eosinophils
97
The heart is surrounded by a thin fluid filled sac called the
Pericardium

McCall Phlebotomy (7 decks)

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