MCQ cardiovascular questions Flashcards

1
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Functions of the cardiovascular system

A

Body temp regulation.
transport of white blood cells around the body for the immune system.
perfuse tissues and organs
Transportation of oxygen, nutrients and hormones to cells and removal of waste products such as carbon dioxide.

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2
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Regarding the structure of the heart wall, which tissue layer of the heart lines its chambers?

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Endocardium

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3
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By contrast to short term regulation of arterial blood pressure the long term regulation of blood volume and arterial blood pressure is mediated primarily by:

A

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and the regulation of aldosterone and anti-diuretic hormone

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4
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During electrical stimulation of the heart muscle, which of the following responses most accurately describes the pathway the wave of excitation spreads through the heart’s conduction system?

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SAN node - Atrium pathway - AV node - AV bundle bundle branches - purkinjie fibres

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5
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Homeostasis is controlled by the endocrine system true or false?

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False

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6
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The cerebellum is primary used for?

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Motor movements

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