The muscle layer of the heart
Inflammation of the day near the skin surface with the formation of a clot
Thrombophlebitis
The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle that prevents blood from flowing black into the right atrium
Tricuspid valve
A common symptom of a myocardial infarction is a severe crushing pain that radiates to the arm neck and jaw
True
A new strain of tuberculosis that is resistant to drug therapy has created concern that tuberculosis will become a widespread infectious disease.
True
An embolus is a foreign substance circulating in the bloodstream.
True
Aplastic anemia is a result of injury to or destruction of the bone marrow
True
Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms and can be mild to life threatening.
True
Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and tuberculosis can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
True
Hemoglobin carries both oxygen and carbon dioxide
True
Hodgkin's lymphoma is a chronic malignant disease of the lymph nodes
True
If hypertension is not treated, it can lead to permanent damage to the heart blood vessels and kidney
True
Lymph nodes produce a type of leukocytes and antibodies to fight infection
True
Lymphatic tissue is found throughout the body in addition to being in the lymph nodes
True
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs characterized by exudate in the alveoli
True
Process of respiration is controlled by the respiratory center in the medulla oblongata of the brain
True
Sickle cell anemia is a chronic inherited anemia that occurs almost exclusively among African Americans
True
Smallest branches of arteries are called arterioles
True
The nasal cavities are lined with a mucous membrane and have a rich blood supply
True
The nasal septum divides the nose into two hollow spaces called nasal cavities
True
The period of ventricular contraction in the heart is called systole
True
The spleen stores erythrocytes
True
function of lymphatic system is to remove waste and excessive fluid from the tissues
True
Dilated swollen veins that have lost electricity and cause stasis or decreased blood flow
Varicose
Blood vessels that contain valves to prevent blood from flowing in a backward direction
Vein
Structures that allow for exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood
Alveoli
Three treatments for tonsillitis
Antibiotics, warm throat irrigation, rest, Analgesic, tonsillectomy
Three treatments that can be used to control hypertension
Antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, limited stress, avoidance of tobacco, low sodium, low fat
The largest artery in the body
Aorta
Blood vessels that are more muscular and elastic than are the other blood vessels
Arteries
The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Arteries
The left lung had three lobes while the right lung had two lobes
False
The palatine tonsils are located in the nasopharynx
False
The spleen ceases to function after puberty.
False
Thoracentesis is the instertion of a tube into the trachea to aid breathing
False
To stop a nose bleed compress the nostrils and tilt the head backwards
False
Four symptoms of tuberculosis
Fatigue, fever, night sweats, weight loss, chest pain
What acid is required for the development of mature erythrocytes
Folic acid
What does not aid in clotting
Hemoglobin
And inherited disease that occurs most exclusively in males and in which the blood is an able to clot
Hemophilia
What statement about lung cancer is not true
It can not be prevented
The esophagus and trachea branch off the
Laryngopharynx
Correct name for voice box
Larynx
The chamber of the heart that revives oxygenated blood as it returns from the lungs
Left atrium
The blood cells that fight infections
Leukocytes
The leukocytes that provide immunity for the body by developing antibodies and protect against the formation of cancer cells are
Lymphocytes
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium
Mitral valve
The muscle layer of the heart
Myocardium
The pharyngeal tonsils are located
Nasopharynx
What is the difference between obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by a blockage in the air passage that occurs when the muscles of the mouth relax and allow the tongue to block the airway; central is caused by a disorder in the brains respiratory control center
The changer of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood as it returns from body cells
Right atrium
Which of the following statements about the sinuses is not true
Sinuses provide the sense of smell
What is the main cause of emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer
Smoking
The membrane or sac that encloses each lung.
pleura
A CPAP mask is mainly used for the disorder known as
sleep apnea
A normal thrombocytes count per cubic millimeter of blood is
150,000-400.000
A normql leukocyte count per cubic millimeter of blood
4,500-11,000
How much blood does the average adult have in their body
4-6 quarts
Number of erythrocytes in 1 cubic millimeter of blood
4.5-6 million
Respiratory disorder caused by sensativity to an allergen
Asthma
In order to carry air to both lungs, the trachea branches into two tubes called
Bronchi
When cels use oxygen and nutrients to produce energy water and carbon dioxide the process is called
Cellular respiration
Blood cells that contain hemoglobin
Erythrocytes
What is not a risk factor that increases the incidence of hypertension
Excessive exercise
Another name for influenza is flu and rhinitis
False
Arteriosclerosis is a ballooning out of or saclike formation on an artery wall
False
During diastole the atria are filling with blood and the ventricles contract
False
Hypotension is high blood pressure
False
Leukemia is a malignant disease of the blood vessels that destroys white blood cells.
False
Most upper respiratory infections are caused by bacteria and are highly contagious
False
A treatment method for COPD is
all of the above
What is the disease that occurs when fatty plaques are deposited on the walls of arteries
atherosclerosis
Tiny hairlike structures that filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens are
cilia
A noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is
emphysema
The correct term for a nosebleed is
epistaxis