Practice Exam 3 Flashcards
The functions of the blood include: (Say all that apply from the following.)
transportation
heat distribution
production of hormones
maintenance of interstitial fluid composition
all
Which of the following elements is included in hemoglobin molecules?
iron
A primary function of lymphocytes is to
act against foreign substances.
The normal white blood cell count is between
4,000-11,000 cells per microliter of blood
True or False
As a rule, red blood cells are larger than white blood cells
False
True or False
Most plasma proteins are produced by the liver
True
True or False
Oxygen, carbon dioxide and sodium are the 3 main gases dissolved in the blood
False its Oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen
In an adult, red blood cells are produced primarily in the __________
red bone marrow
In the cardiovascular system, what vessels are the site of nutrient, gas, and waste exchange?
capillaries
The cardiovascular system pumps blood through two separate circuits
The ___1___ circuit sends ____2____ blood to the lungs.
The ___3___ circuit sends ____4____ blood and nutrients to the body.
- pulmonary
- oxygen-poor
- systemic
- oxygen-rich
What is the deepest layer in the wall of the heart?
endocardium
Place each term in the appropriate category, indicating whether they are part of the heart wall or the part of the coverings of the heart.
Wall of the Heart ??
Coverings of the Heart ??
Wall of the Heart: Epicardium, Myocardium, Endocardium
Coverings of the Heart: Pericardium, Fibrous pericardium, parietal pericardium
These structures are in order from superficial to deep. Complete the sentences
The outer layer of the pericardium is called the ____1___fibrous pericardium and is composed of dense connective tissue.
The _____2______ lines the previous layer and secretes ____3_____.
The secreted fluid is contained within the ___4____.
The outermost layer of the wall of the heart is the ____5____, which is also called the ____6____.
- fibrous pericardium
- parietal pericardium
- serous fluid
- pericardial cavity
- visceral pericardium
- epicardium
Identify the name(s) and function of each of the four valves of the heart
Right Semilunar Valve/_______
Right Atrioventricular Valve/_______
Left Semilunar Valve/_______
Left Atrioventricular Valve/_______
Right Semilunar Valve, Reduces Backflow of blood from the pulmonary circuit, Pulmonary Valve
Right Atrioventricular Valve, Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium, tricuspid valve
Left semilunar Valve, Reduces backflow of blood from systemic circuit, Aortic Valve
Left Atrioventricular Valve, Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium, Bicuspid Valve
What valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?
tricuspid valve
Complete the following sentences describing the location of the valves in relationship to the chambers of the heart.
Key to remember that the sentences are in order of blood flow, starting with oxygen-poor blood returning to the heart.
The ___1____ valve is located between the right ventricle and pulmonary trunk.
The ___2____ valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle.
The ___3____ valve is located between the left ventricle and aorta.
The ___4____ valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle.
- The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle.
- The pulmonary valve is located between the right ventricle and pulmonary trunk.
- The bicuspid valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle.
- The aortic valve is located between the left ventricle and aorta.
The left ventricle pushes blood into what vessel(s)?
aorta
Name the following structures in order through which the blood flows from the body to the body
Left Atrium, Right Atrium, Aorta, Right Ventricle, Left Ventricle, Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Veins, Lungs
From the Body—>To the Body
Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Pulmonary Artery, Lungs, Pulmonary Veins, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, Aorta