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Review Questions (Blood Vessels, Heart, etc.) Flashcards

1
Q 
Which artery does not branch off of the subclavian artery?
A. Thyrocervical Trunk
B. Costocervical Artery
C. Vertebral Artery
D. Superior Thyroid Artery
A

D. Superior Thyroid Artery

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Q 
Which of these blood vessels is not found in the human body?
A. Abdominal Aorta
B. Jugular Artery
C. Hepatic Vein
D. Carotid Artery
A

B. Jugular Artery

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3
Q 
Which artery does not branch off of the aorta?
A. Left Subclavian
B. Right Brachiocephalic
C. Right Common Carotid
D. Left Common Carotid
A

C. Right Common Carotid

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4
Q 
Which is not a layer of tissue found in the heart?
A. Myocardium
B. Exocardium
C. Pericardium
D. Endocardium
A

B. Exocardium

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5
Q

What is the name of the stretchy strings found attached to the bicuspid and tricuspid valves?

A

Chordae Tendineae

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6
Q

Which leukocytes make histamine?

A

Basophils

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7
Q

Which chamber of the heart has the thickest myocardium?

A

Left Ventricle

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8
Q

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the systemic circuit?

A

Right Atrium

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9
Q

Which auto rhythmic tissue found in the heart fires 40-60 action potentials per minute?

A

Atrioventricular (AV) Node

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10
Q

What is the outermost layer of a blood vessel?

A

Tunica Adventitia

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11
Q

The hardening of arteries is called:

A

Atherosclerosis

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12
Q

The nasal cavity is lined with what type of cells?

A

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar

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13
Q

Which lung contains the cardiac notch?

A

Left

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14
Q

Which is a side is a side effect of smoking?
A. Increased risk of heart disease
B. Increased risk of lung cancer
C. The cilia of the respiratory tract become paralyzed
D. Premature wrinkling of the skin
E. All of the above

A

E. All of the above

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15
Q

What is emphysema?

A

The destruction of alveolar walls

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16
Q 
What is NOT part of the digestive system?
A. Palate
B. Bolus
C. Uvula
D. Labia
A

B. Bolus

17
Q

What is the largest part of the small intestine?

A

Ileum

18
Q

What are the individual pouches of the large intestine called?

A

Haustra

19
Q 
Which is NOT part of the tubular nephron structure?
A. Loop of Henle
B. Peritubular Capillaries
C. MInor Calyx
D. Proximal Convoluted Tubule
A

C. Minor Calyx

20
Q

What is the correct order for the collecting system of the kidneys?

A

collecting ducts -> minor calyx-> major calyx-> renal pelvis-> ureter

21
Q 
Which is not a function of the urinary system?
A. Stabilizes blood pH
B. Eliminate hydrogen ions
C. Regulate blood volume and pressure
D. Synthesize hormones
A

B. Eliminate Hydrogen Ions

22
Q

What is micturition?

A

Urination

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