MED 116 CH 12

Question 1

All of the following are functions of the blood except

Answer 1

regulates body metabolism

Question 2

All of the following are examples of lymphatic organs except

Answer 2

LIVER

Question 3

All of the following are functions of the spleen except

Answer 3

produces digestive enzymes

Question 4

Cell-mediated immunity is most effective against

Answer 4

Virus-infected cells,Cancer cells,Fungi,Protozoan parasites

Question 5

How much blood is in the body of an adult male

Answer 5

5-6 LITERS

Question 6

Microscopic arteries are known as

Answer 6

arterioles

Question 7

The movement of leukocytes through a capillary wall and into the tissues is known as

Answer 7

DIAPEDESIS

Question 8

The superior vena cava returns blood to the heart from the

Answer 8

head

Question 9

What antibodies are present in an individual with type A+ blood?

Answer 9

b-antibodies

Question 10

What are the names of the two arteries that branch off the aorta to supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients?

Answer 10

CORONARY ARTERIES

Question 11

What causes the “lubb” heart sound?

Answer 11

CLOSING OF THE ATRIOVENTRICU VALVES

Question 12

What are the names of the two arteries that branch off the aorta to supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients?

Answer 12

coronary arteries

Question 13

What condition is caused by a lack of vitamin B12 in the body?

Answer 13

pernicious anemia

Question 14

What is the name of the loose-fitting sac that encloses the heart?

Answer 14

PERICARDIUM

Question 15

What is the partition that separates the right left atria?

Answer 15

interatrial septum

Question 16

What is the name of the valve located in the right ventricle at the base of the pulmonary trunk

Answer 16

pulmonary semilunar valve

Question 17

What is the name of the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle

Answer 17

tricuspid valve

Question 18

What is the normal red blood cell count for an adult female

Answer 18

4-5.5 million

Question 19

What is the lifespan of red blood cell

Answer 19

120 DAYS

Question 20

What is the name of the yellow pigment that results from the breakdown of red blood

Answer 20

Bilirubin

Question 21

What is the function of leukocytes

Answer 21

defend the body against disease

Question 22

What percentage of the blood is made up of plasma

Answer 22

55%

Question 23

Which of the following heart chambers receives deoxygenated blood from the body

Answer 23

RIGHT ATRIUM

Question 24

Which of the following causes an increase in the number of neutrophils

Answer 24

acute infections

Question 25

Which of the following is the first response of the body to a blood vessel injury

Answer 25

blood vessel constricts

Question 26

Which of the following carries blood toward the heart

Answer 26

VEINS

Question 27

Heart murmurs are caused by

Answer 27

Faulty heart valves

Question 28

Which of the following provides a defense against invading agents regardless of their nature

Answer 28

non-specific defense mechanisms

Question 29

What type of antibody (immunoglobulin) is found in breast milk and provides immunity for the newborn

Answer 29

IGA

Question 30

What is the name given to the type of immunity that is the result of T cell action

Answer 30

cell-mediated immunity

Question 31

WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE LYMPH NODES>

Answer 31

to filter and cleanse lymph before it enters the blood

Question 32

one complete heart beat

Answer 32

cardiac cycle

Question 33

buffy coat of the cardiovascular system

Answer 33

WBCs, clinically known as leukocytes, and the platelets