Kelly_Jackson Test Circulation Flashcards
0
Q
- What causes blood pressure?
A
The force of the ventricles contract
- WKST- The Body Transport System
1
Q
- What is the function of the group of cells in the heart called the pacemaker?
A
send out signals to make the heart mucsles contract
- WKST- The Body Transport System
2
Q
- What is the main function of platelets?
A
Helping your blood clot
- WKST- The Body Transport System
3
Q
- When blood flowsinto the right atrium from the body, it contains?
A
A little oxygen and a lot of carbon dioxide
- WKST- The Body Transport System
4
Q
- When blood flows into the left atrium from the body, it contains?
A
a lot of oxygen and a little cabon dioxide
- WKST- The Body Transport System
5
Q
- How long does it take for your heart to pump blood through the entire body?
A
1 Minute
- WKST- The Body Transport System
6
Q
- What role does your brain play in circulation of blood through your body?
A
It signals heart to beat
- WKST- The Body Transport System
7
Q
- Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs?
A
Right Ventricle
- WKST- The Body Transport System
8
Q
- Which of the following blood vessels allows diffusion to occur?
A
Capillaries
69. WKST - Blood and Lymph
9
Q
- When ventricles contract blood is pumped?
A
Out of the heart
69. WKST - Blood and Lymph
10
Q
- What is not a function of the cardiovascular system?
A
Transporting cells that attack disease-causing cells
69. WKST - Blood and Lymph
11
Q
- In which vessels are matierials exchanged between the blood and body cells?
A
Capillaries
69. WKST - Blood and Lymph
12
Q
- Place the following events in order: A) The atria fill with blood; B) The Valve between the ventricles and atria close; C) Blood is pushed out of the heart.
A
A,B,C
69. WKST - Blood and Lymph
13
Q
- True/False: The right ventricle pumps blood to lungs
A
False: Left Ventricle
69. WKST - Blood and Lymph
14
Q
- True/False: The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, lymph
A
False: Blood
69. WKST - Blood and Lymph