Circulatory System Conditions

Question 1

Name the most likely final destination for loose blood clots on the venous side of the systemic circuit.

Answer 1

The lungs.

Question 2

Name 3 possible destinations for loose blood clots or other debris on the arterial side of the systemic circuit.

Answer 2

Brain, coronary arteries, kidneys, and legs.

Question 3

Identify the most likely consequence of untreated hemophilia.

Answer 3

Hemophilia is the inability to clot in the blood, causing internal bleeding until death.

Question 4

Name 2 signs or symptoms of deep vein thrombosis.

Answer 4

Inflammation, swelling, itchy & hard cord, skin rashes, ulcers, or general illness.

Question 5

Name the tissue that is damaged first in chronic hypertension.

Answer 5

High blood pressure puts pressure on the arteries.

Question 6

Name 3 controllable risk factors for he development of atherosclerosis.

Answer 6

Smoking, high cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes.

Question 7

Name the difference between primary and secondary Raynaud syndrome.

Answer 7

Primary occurs without an underlying condition. Secondary occurs because of an underlying condition and can be a much faster onset.

Question 8

Name 2 factors that determine the severity of a heart attack.

Answer 8

by the size and location of the blockage, and the length of time blood supply is deprived.

Question 9

Describe how right sided heart failure can develop as a result of left sided heart failure.

Answer 9

Blood keeps backing up aka high vascular resistance.

Question 10

Name 2 deficiencies that may cause nutritional anemia.

Answer 10

Iron deficiency and folic acid deficiency. A vitamin B 12 deficiency can also cause anemia.