Pierce_Sanders Test- Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
- What causes blood pressure
A
The force of the ventricles contracting
62. Study guide-circulatory system
2
Q
- Which component of blood carries oxygen to the body cells?
A
Hemoglobin
62. Study guide-circulatory system
3
Q
- What happens after old blood which has already circulated through the body, moves into the heart
A
The old blood travels to the lungs for more oxygen
64. CLF-Pathways of the Circulatory System
4
Q
- Is producing blood cells a function of the cardiovascular system?(yes or no)
A
No
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5
Q
- Blood types are determined by……
A
Marker molecules on red blood cells
69. WKST - Circulatory System
6
Q
- As blood moves away from the heart, blood pressure INCREASES (true or false)
A
False decreases
62. Study guide-circulatory system
7
Q
- Substances are exchanged between the blood and body cells in blood vessels known as…..
A
Capillaries
62. Study guide-circulatory system
8
Q
- Fibrin is produced when the blood components called______ start a chain reaction that produces blood to clot
A
Platelets
62. Study guide-circulatory system
9
Q
- Where are pulmonary veins and pulmonary arteries?
A
Pulmonary veins are under the pulmonary arteries
66. CLF- exterior of the heart
