Review Questions (Blood Vessels, Heart, etc.) Flashcards
Which artery does not branch off of the subclavian artery? A. Thyrocervical Trunk B. Costocervical Artery C. Vertebral Artery D. Superior Thyroid Artery
D. Superior Thyroid Artery
Which of these blood vessels is not found in the human body? A. Abdominal Aorta B. Jugular Artery C. Hepatic Vein D. Carotid Artery
B. Jugular Artery
Which artery does not branch off of the aorta? A. Left Subclavian B. Right Brachiocephalic C. Right Common Carotid D. Left Common Carotid
C. Right Common Carotid
Which is not a layer of tissue found in the heart? A. Myocardium B. Exocardium C. Pericardium D. Endocardium
B. Exocardium
What is the name of the stretchy strings found attached to the bicuspid and tricuspid valves?
Chordae Tendineae
Which leukocytes make histamine?
Basophils
Which chamber of the heart has the thickest myocardium?
Left Ventricle
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the systemic circuit?
Right Atrium
Which auto rhythmic tissue found in the heart fires 40-60 action potentials per minute?
Atrioventricular (AV) Node
What is the outermost layer of a blood vessel?
Tunica Adventitia
The hardening of arteries is called:
Atherosclerosis
The nasal cavity is lined with what type of cells?
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar
Which lung contains the cardiac notch?
Left
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
E. All of the above
What is emphysema?
The destruction of alveolar walls
What is NOT part of the digestive system? A. Palate B. Bolus C. Uvula D. Labia
B. Bolus
What is the largest part of the small intestine?
Ileum
What are the individual pouches of the large intestine called?
Haustra
Which is NOT part of the tubular nephron structure? A. Loop of Henle B. Peritubular Capillaries C. MInor Calyx D. Proximal Convoluted Tubule
C. Minor Calyx
What is the correct order for the collecting system of the kidneys?
collecting ducts -> minor calyx-> major calyx-> renal pelvis-> ureter
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
B. Eliminate Hydrogen Ions
What is micturition?
Urination
