Head & Neck Anatomy: Vascular System Overview

Question 1

The vascular system supplies __ to the entire body

Answer 1

Oxygen

Question 2

The vascular system regulates the pH at

Answer 2

7.4

Question 3

Vascular system protects against

Answer 3

Infections

Question 4

What does the vascular system consist of

Answer 4

Arteries, capillaries and veins

Question 5

What are tiny blood vessels between the arteries and veins that distribute oxygen rich blood to the body

Answer 5

Capillaries

Question 6

Blood vessels in the vascular system are ___ numerous than lymphatic vessels

Answer 6

Less

Question 7

Components of blood: plasma is composed of __% water, __% protein

Answer 7

90% water, 10% proteins

Question 8

Erythrocytes are

Answer 8

Red blood cells

Question 9

Erythrocytes contain ___ which transports oxygen throughout the body

Answer 9

Hemoglobin

Question 10

Leukocytes are

Answer 10

White blood cells

Question 11

Leukocytes or white blood cells defend against

Answer 11

Infections

Question 12

What is the most numerous WBC, is the first line of defense during infection by phagocytosis

Answer 12

Neutrophils

Question 13

What are the second largest component of WBC, provide immune response

Answer 13

Lymphocytes

Question 14

What arrive at site after the neutrophils during inflammatory response. Comprise 7% of all leukocytes

Answer 14

Monocytes

Question 15

What are thrombocytes that clot the blood

Answer 15

Platelets