CR phys Flashcards
1) Which of the following are true concerning the nodal cells?
A. the SA node is a group of cells positioned on the wall of the right atrium
B. the tertiary pacemakers fire at a rate between 30-40 per minute
C. the SA node is responsible for the rest of the heart’s electrical activity
D.A & B
E.A & B & C
E.A & B & C
2) The purpose of having valves in the cardiovascular system is to:
A. provide sounds so that the heart can be monitored
B. prevent blood from flowing too quickly
C. reduce blood pressure
D. provide the force for circulation
E.ensure that blood flows in one direction
E.ensure that blood flows in one direction
3) The A-V delay is due to: A. small fiber size B. less negative resting membrane potential C. few gap junctions D. A & B E. A & B & C
E. A & B & C
4) The tricuspid valve regulates blood flow between which two chambers of the heart? A. right atrium and left ventricle B. right atrium and right ventricle C. left atrium and right ventricle D. left atrium and left ventricle E. none of the above
B. right atrium and right ventricle
5) Which of the following statements is incorrectly matched with its function?
A. the p wave of the EKG occurs during atrial repolarization
B. the p wave of the EKG occurs during atrial depolarization
C. the QRS complex of the EKG occurs during ventricular depolarization
D. the T wave of the EKG occurs during ventricular repolarization
E. all of the above are true
A. the p wave of the EKG occurs during atrial repolarization
6) Heart rate is regulated by: A. temperature B. ions C. epinephrine/norepinephrine D. A & B E. A & B & C
E. A & B & C
7) With regards to end-systolic volume (ESV):
A. ventricular emptying is the result of dilating the ventricles
B. ventricular emptying is the result of contracting the ventricles
C. if there is an increase in epinephrine, norepinephrine, or calcium ions, the strength of the contraction will increase
D. A & B
E. B & C
E. B & C
8) Perfusion pertains to: A. maintenance of adequate blood flow through an organ B. the driving force behind blood flow C. delivery of oxygen to cells D. blood flow through the lungs E. none of the above
A. maintenance of adequate blood flow through an organ
9) As the arterial system leaves the heart, the vessels: A. divide and branch B. become less elastic and more muscular C. become smaller in diameter D. A & B E. A & B & C
E. A & B & C
10) Blood flow to a tissue will increase if the:
A. level of oxygen to a tissue increases
B. level of carbon dioxide at the tissue increases
C. pH rises
D. vessel constricts
E. all of the above
B. level of carbon dioxide at the tissue increases
11) Which of the following factors regulate blood volume? A. trauma B. antidiuretic hormone C. renin-angiotensin D. A & B E. A & B & C
E. A & B & C
12) In terms of blood vessel diameter, the blood vessel:
A. diameter can be altered by both neural control
B. diameter can be altered by chemical control
C. if the diameter is reduced vascoconstriction occurs
D. if the diameter is increased, vascodilation occurs
E. all of the above are true
E. all of the above are true
13) A reduction in blood vessel elasticity results in:
A. increases in blood pressure
B. decreases in blood pressure
A. increases in blood pressure
14) What are functions of the blood? A. transport of gases, nutrients B. regulator of acid/base balance C. protection through clotting immune cells D. A & B E. A & B & C
E. A & B & C
15) Which cell type is the largest (size) and most abundant in the blood? A. erythrocytes B. leukocytes C. platelets D. macrophages E. neutrophils
A. erythrocytes
) Which cell type is involved in initiating blood clotting? A. erythrocytes B. leukocytes C. platelets D. macrophages E. neutrophils
C. platelets
17) Blood cells: A. are produced by hemopoiesis B. are produced in the marrow of bones C. are produced in the hippocampus D. A & B E. A & B & C
D. A & B
18) Which of the following statements concerning the Lub-dub is true:
A. the lub corresponds to the atrioventricular valves opening
B. the dub corresponds to the pulmonary and aortic valves opening
C. the lub corresponds to the atrioventricular valves closing
D. the dub corresponds to the atrioventricular valves opening
C. the lub corresponds to the atrioventricular valves closing
19) The preload refers to the:
A. the amount of blood entering the heart
B. the amount of blood returning to the heart
C. the resistance to blood flow
D. the valvular rejection processes that may occur upon valve replacement
B. the amount of blood returning to the heart
20) Systole occurs when: A. cardiac contraction occurs B. the heart is ejecting blood C. higher pressure is present D. A & B E. A & B & C
E. A & B & C
21) In the left ventricle, a value of 120/5 is obtained:
A. which is basically the pressure that the venous system is providing
B. since there is no need to generate high pressure to refill the heart
C. because there is a significant amount of resistance to flow in the periphery
D. all of the above are true statements
C. because there is a significant amount of resistance to flow in the periphery
22) In the fast response action potential, the plateau phase is characterized by:
A. opening of fast sodium channels
B. opening of rapidly-activating potassium channels
C. influx of calcium balances the efflux of potassium
D. diastole
C. influx of calcium balances the efflux of potassium
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24) The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are exchange vessels? A. aorta B. arteries C. arterioles D. capillaries E. veins
D. capillaries
25) The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ layer of the blood vessel consists of collagen and connective tissue. A. intima B. media C. adventitia D. lumen
C. adventitia
26) Which vessel type does not have a smooth muscle layer?
A. capillaries
B. arterioles
C. veins
A. capillaries
27) What is the function of nitric oxide in blood vessels? A. regulating systemic blood pressure B. maintaining basal vascular tone C. contracting smooth muscle D. A & B E. A & B & C
D. A & B