Chapter 1: Circulatory System

A 200 pound adult male will have a blood volume of: A) 4 liters B) 5 liters C) 637 mL D) 6,363 mL

D) 6,363 mL

Normal plasma is composed of primarily: A) antibodies B) fibrinogen C) solutes D) water

D) water

Which term describes a patient lying on his back? A) anatomic position B) distal position C) proximal position D) supine position

D) supine position

Leukocytes may be classified as: A) agranulocytes & granulocytes B) agranulocytes & erythrocytes C) granulocytes & erythrocytes D) granulocytes & thrombocytes

A) agranulocytes & granulocytes

The process by which body cells use energy to make complex substances from simple ones Is called: A) anabolism B) catabolism C) embolism D) metabolism

A) anabolism

Which term describes a patient standing erect, with palms facing forward? A) anatomic position B) distal position C) proximal position D) supine position

A) anatomic position

The directional term that refers to the front of the body is: A) anterior B) lateral C) medial D) posterior

A) anterior

Which of the following structures contains oxygenated Blood? A) aorta B) left atrium C) left ventricle D) superior vena cava

A) aorta

Which of the following structures is included in the systemic circuit? A) aorta B) pulmonary artery C) right atrium D) right ventricle

A) aorta

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the: A) arteries B) capillaries C) veins D) venules

A) arteries

Which of the following blood vessels contains oxygenated blood? A) arteries B) pulmonary arteries C) veins D) venules

A) arteries

What is the blood flow sequence from the aorta? A) arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins B) arterioles, arteries, capillaries, veins, venules C) venules, veins, capillaries, arterioles, arteries D) veins, venules, capillaries, arterioles, arteries

A) arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins

After performing a routine venipuncture, the phlebotomist noticed that blood in the evacuated tube was bright, cherry red. What vessel did the phlebotomist likely puncture? A) artery B) capillary C) pulmonary artery D) vein

A) artery

The granules of this leukocyte release heparin and histamine: A) basophilic segmented cells B) eosinophilic segmented cells C) neutrophilic segmented cells D) plasma cells

A) basophilic segmented cells

The 3 components of hemostasis are: A) blood vessels, platelets, coagulation factors B) tissue thromboplastin, platelets, antihemophiliac factor C) fibrin split products, blood vessels, platelets D) blood vessels, fibrin degradation products, platelets

A) blood vessels, platelets, coagulation factors

An element critical to coagulation function in vivo and in vitro is: A) calcium B) nitrogen C) phosphorus D) potassium

A) calcium

Which of the following blood vessels allows gas and solute exchange between blood and tissues? A) capillaries B) pulmonary arteries C) pulmonary veins D) veins

A) capillaries

The directional term that means farthest to the center of the body, point of attachment, or origin is: A) distal B) lateral C) medial D) proximal

A) distal

A foreign body such as a blood clot, bacteria, or fibrin clot, causing an obstruction in a blood vessel is called a(n) A) embolus B) thrombocyte C) thrombus D) turgent

A) embolus

The cellular element of the blood responsible for the transport of carbon dioxide from the tissues is: A) erythrocyte B) leukocyte C) megakaryocyte D) thrombocyte

A) erythrocyte

The cellular element of the blood responsible for the transport of oxygen to the tissues is: A) erythrocyte B) leukocyte C) megakaryocyte D) thrombocyte

A) erythrocyte

Which of the following coagulation pathways is initiated through the release of tissue thromboplastin? A) extrinsic pathway B) intrinsic pathway C) common pathway D) fibrinolytic pathway

A) extrinsic pathway

The substance that transports oxygen in the blood is called: A) hemoglobin B) hematocrit C) plasma D) serum

A) hemoglobin

The directional term that refers to the side of the body is: A) lateral B) medial C) posterior D) proximal

A) lateral

The interior of a blood vessel is called the: A) lumen B) lunar caustic C) tunica adventitia D) tunica intima

A) lumen

Blood group antigens are located: A) on the surface of erythrocytes B) on the surface of lymphocytes C) in plasma D) in serum

A) on the surface of erythrocytes

The reference range for hematocrit levels in adult females is: A) 30%-40% B) 36%-47% C) 40%-54% D) 50%-60%

B) 36%-47%

The reference range for white blood cells is: A) 2,500-5,000/mm^3 B) 5,000-10,000/mm^3 C) 4,700-11,000/mm^3 D) 15,000-17,500/mm^3

B) 5,000-10,000/mm^3

The leukocyte that functions in antibody production is the: A) A lymphocyte B) B lymphocyte C) AB lymphocyte D) T lymphocyte

B) B lymphocyte

Which of the following specimens has the lowest concentration of oxygen? A) arterial B) arterialized capillary C) capillary D) venous

B) arterialized capillary

The blood vessel with the thickest tunica media is the: A) arteriole B) artery C) capillary D) vein

B) artery

The layer of cells that forms between red cells and plasma during centrifugation is called: A) agglutination B) buffy coat C) y globulin D) erythropoietin

B) buffy coat

Which of the following blood vessels contains a mixture of oxygenated and deoxygenated Blood? A) arteries B) capillaries C) pulmonary arteries D) veins

B) capillaries

The term for an abnormally enlarged heart is: A) bradycardia B) cardiomegaly C) pericarditis D) tachycardia

B) cardiomegaly

The process by which complex substances in food are broken down into simple substances while releasing energy is: A) anabolism B) catabolism C) embolism D) metabolism

B) catabolism

The directional term that refers to the back of the body is: A) anterior B) dorsal C) lateral D) medial

B) dorsal

Leukocyte that defend against parasites are: A) basophilic segmented cells B) eosinophilic segmented cells C) neutrophilic segmented cells D) plasma cells

B) eosinophilic segmented cells

Which of the following proteins is found in plasma, but not serum? A) albumin B) fibrinogen C) fibrin D) globulins

B) fibrinogen

The directional term that means lower, beneath, or away the head is: A) dorsal B) inferior C) superior D) ventral

B) inferior

Which of the following coagulation pathways is initiated through the activation of factor XII? A) extrinsic pathway B) intrinsic pathway C) common pathway D) fibrinolytic pathway

B) intrinsic pathway

The cellular element of the blood that functions in fighting infections is: A) erythrocyte B) leukocyte C) megakaryocyte D) thrombocyte

B) leukocyte

The directional term that refers to the midline of the body is: A) dorsal B) medial C) posterior D) ventral

B) medial

Blood exits the left ventricle through the following valve: A) aortic B) mitral C) pulmonic D) tricuspid

B) mitral

The substance that causes fibrinogen to convert to fibrin is: A) prothrombin B) thrombin C) antihemophilic factor D) tissue thromboplastin

B) thrombin

A 10-year-old female patient who weighs 55 pounds will have a blood volume of: A) 875 mL B) 1,000 mL C) 1,875 mL D) 6,363 mL

C) 1,875 mL

The reference range for hemoglobin levels in adult females is: A) 8-10 g/100 mL B) 10-12 g/100 mL C) 12-16 g/100 mL D) 14-16 g/100 mL

C) 12-16 g/100 mL

The reference range for hematocrit levels in adult males is: A) 30%-40% B) 37%-47% C) 41%-52% D) 50%-60%

C) 41%-52%

Which of the following structures connect arterioles and venules? A) arteries B) pulmonary arteries C) capillaries D) veins

C) capillaries

The blood vessel whose wall is 1 cell layer thick is the: A) arteriole B) artery C) capillary D) vein

C) capillary

The coagulation pathway initiated by a combination of the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways is the: A) extrinsic pathway B) intrinsic pathway C) common pathway D) fibrinolytic pathway

C) common pathway

The largest leukocyte in the peripheral circulation is the: A) Basophilic segmented cells B) lymphocytes C) monocytes D) neutrophilic segmented cells

C) monocytes

Leukocytes that destroy pathogens by phagocytosis are: A) basophilic segmented cells B) eosinophilic segmented cells C) neutrophilic segmented cells D) plasma cells

C) neutrophilic segmented cells

A blood specimen was collected into an evacuated tube containing an anticoagulant. What is the fluid portion of this blood specimen called? A) fibrin B) fibrinogen C) plasma D) serum

C) plasma

The directional term that refers to the back of the body is: A) anterior B) medial C) posterior D) ventral

C) posterior

Which of the following structures is included in the pulmonary circuit? A) aorta B) coronary artery C) pulmonary artery D) right atrium

C) pulmonary artery

Blood enters the left side of the heart through the: A) aorta B) pulmonary arteries C) pulmonary veins D) inferior & superior vena cava

C) pulmonary veins

The body plane that runs lengthwise from front to back, dividing the body into right and left halves, is called: A) frontal plane B) lateral plane C) sagittal plane D) transverse plane

C) sagittal plane

The directional term that means above, higher, or toward the head is: A) dorsal B) inferior C) superior D) ventral

C) superior

A blood clot occurring in a blood vessel is called a(n): A) aneurysm B) embolus C) thrombus D) turgent

C) thrombus

Which of the following blood vessels contains deoxygenated blood? A) arteries B) arterioles C) veins D) pulmonary veins

C) veins

The reference range for hemoglobin levels in adult males is: A) 8-10 g/100 mL B) 10-12 g/100 mL C) 12-14 g/100 mL D) 14-18 g/100 mL

D) 14-18 g/100 mL

Lymphocytes exist in 2 forms. They are: A) A&B lymphocytes B) A&O lymphocytes C) A, B, AB & O lymphocytes D) B & T lymphocytes

D) B & T lymphocytes

Which of the following structures contains oxygenated blood? A) inferior vena cava B) superior vena cava C) pulmonary artery D) aorta

D) aorta

Fibrin degradation products are the end result of the: A) extrinsic pathway B) intrinsic pathway C) common pathway D) fibrinolytic pathway

D) fibrinolytic pathway

The condition in which a healthy body through constant changes and functioning remains the same is: A) hematoma B) hemoconcentration C) hemostasis D) homeostasis

D) homeostasis

The term for all of the chemical reactions necessary to sustain life is: A) anabolism B) catabolism C) embolism D) metabolism

D) metabolism

The directional term that means nearest to the center of the body, point of attachment, or origin is: A) distal B) lateral C) medial D) proximal

D) proximal

Which of the following structures contains deoxygenated Blood? A) aorta B) left atrium C) left ventricle D) right atrium

D) right atrium

A blood specimen was collected into an evacuated tube without anticoagulant and allowed to clot. What is the fluid portion of this blood specimen called? A) fibrin B) fibrinogen C) plasma D) serum

D) serum

Which of the following structures is located on the posterior side of the frontal plane? A) bladder B) diaphragm C) epididymis D) spinal cord

D) spinal cord

Which of the following structures is located on the midsagittal plane? A) intestines B) left kidney C) right lung D) sternum

D) sternum

Blood enters the right side of the heart through the: A) aorta B) pulmonary artery C) pulmonary vein D) superior vena cava

D) superior vena cava

The cellular element of the peripheral blood that functions in coagulation is the: A) erythrocyte B) leukocyte C) megakaryocyte D) thrombocyte

D) thrombocyte

Blood exits the right atrium through the following valve: A) aortic B) mitral C) pulmonic D) tricuspid

D) tricuspid

After performing a routine venipuncture, the phlebotomist noticed that the blood in the evacuated tube was dark red. What vessel did the phlebotomist likely puncture? A) artery B) capillary C) pulmonary artery D) vein

D) vein

The blood vessels with 1-way valves in the lumen are called: A) arterioles B) arteries C) capillaries D) veins

D) veins

The directional term that refers to the front of the body is: A) dorsal B) medial C) posterior D) ventral

D) ventral