Cardiovascular system review

What is known as the universal recipient? A. Type A B. Type B C.Type AB D.Type O

C.Type AB

Which of the following is not a blood type? A. Type A B. Type B C.Type AC D.Type O

C.Type AC

______ has risk factors that contribute to this condition are family history, race, obesity, smoking, stress, age, and a diet high in saturated fat. A. Hypertension B. Leukemia C. Anemia D. Sickle Cell

A. Hypertension

________is often called the "silent killer" because it may not show any symptoms. A. Hypertension B. Leukemia C. Anemia D. Sickle Cell

A. Hypertension

_______it can lead to permanent damage to the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. A. Hypertension B. Leukemia C. Anemia D. Sickle Cell

A. Hypertension

pulmonary circulation... A. The flow of blood between the heart and the lungs B. The flow of blood between the heart and the cells of the body

A. The flow of blood between the heart and the lungs

Endocardium is.... A. a smooth layer of cells inside of the heart and the blood vessels B. a double membrane C. contains lubricating fluid D. The middle layer and the thickest one

A. a smooth layer of cells inside of the heart and the blood vessels

Blood must flow into the_______ to enter the heart. A. the superior and inferior vena cava B. the right atrium. C. the tricuspid valve. D. the right ventricle.

A. to the superior and inferior vena cava

Tricuspid valve.... A. valve between the right atrium and right ventricle B. valve between the left atrium and left ventricle

A. valve between the right atrium and right ventricle

How many valves and how many chambers? A. 3 valves, 3 chambers B. 4 valves, 4 chambers C. 6 valves, 4 chambers D. 4 valves, 3 chambers

B. 4 valves, 4 chambers

About how long do white blood cells live for? A. 12 days B. 9 days C. 1 week

B. 9 days

Treatment involves radiation, chemotherapy, or bone marrow transplant. A. Hypertension B. Leukemia C. Anemia D. Sickle Cell

B. Leukemia

systemic circulation... A. The flow of blood between the heart and the lungs B. The flow of blood between the heart and the cells of the body

B. The flow of blood between the heart and the cells of the body

Mitral valve... A. valve between the right atrium and right ventricle B. valve between the left atrium and left ventricle

B. valve between the left atrium and left ventricle

What is congestive heart failure? A. a severe hereditary form of anemia in which a mutated form of hemoglobin distorts the red blood cells into a crescent shape at low oxygen levels. B. when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply the needs of the body. C. when red blood cells do not supply enough oxygen to the body tissues. D. is an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells.

B. when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply the needs of the body.

________ results from a low amount of red blood cells or from a low amount of hemoglobin in the blood cells, or both. A. Hypertension B. Leukemia C. Anemia D. Sickle Cell

C. Anemia

Which of the following is a treatment for Sickle cell disease? A. Chemotherapy B. Oxygen therapy C. Bone Marrow transplant

C. Bone Marrow transplant

Hypertension is... A. Congestive heart failure B. increased number of white blood cells C. High blood pressure D. a severe hereditary form of anemia

C. High blood pressure

If plasma is 90% water, what is the other 10% made of? A. cells B. fat C. protein

C. protein

A complication of sickle cell disease may be..... A. stroke B. gallstones C. eye damage D. All of the above

D. All of the above

The superior chambers of the heart are called the __________. A. coronary chambers B. ventricles C. cavea D. atria

D. Atria

Myocardium is... A. a smooth layer of cells inside of the heart and the blood vessels B. a double membrane C. contains lubricating fluid D. The middle layer and the thickest one

D. The middle layer and the thickest one

What is leukemia? A. a severe hereditary form of anemia in which a mutated form of hemoglobin distorts the red blood cells into a crescent shape at low oxygen levels. B. when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply the needs of the body. C. when red blood cells do not supply enough oxygen to the body tissues. D. is an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells.

D. is an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells.

Freshly oxygenated blood is delivered to the __________ and then it passes into the __________ to be pumped to the entire body. A. left ventricle; left atrium B. right atrium; right ventricle C. right ventricle; right atrium D. left atrium; left ventricle

D. left atrium; left ventricle

What is known as the universal donor? A. Type A B. Type B C.Type AB D.Type O

D.Type O

Which of the following is a function of the cardiovascular system. A. supplies nutrients and oxygen to the body B. removes metabolic waste and carbon dioxide from cells C. distributes hormones and antibodies throughout the body D. helps control body temperature and electrolyte balance E. All of the above

E. All of the above

True or False: The pericardium is a smooth layer of cells that lines the inside of the heart and the blood vessels. It allows for the blood to flow smoothly through the system.

FALSE...The pericardium is a double membrane, or sac, that covers the outside of the heart. It contains a lubricating fluid that reduces friction as the heart beats in order to prevent tissue damage.

True or False: Red blood cells fight disease and infection.

False

True or False: The atria and ventricles contract at the same time.

False

True or False: Capillaries are microscopic vessels where the exchange of materials takes place.

True

True or False: The heart can stimulate its own contractions.

True

True or False: Arteries carry blood back to the heart.

false

True or False: Veins carry blood away from the heart.

false