Cardiovascular System Review
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- Q1
The heart is in a double-layered membrane called the
hemicardium
endocardium
myocardium
pericardium
30s - Q2
50 to 60% of blood volume is made up of
white corpuscles
platelets
red corpuscles
plasma
30s - Q3
The upper or receiving chamber of the heart, that pumps blood into the lower chambers prior to their contraction.
ventricle
aorta
atrium
30s - Q4
From the right ventricle, blood is pumped to the __________.
rest of the body through the aorta
lungs through the pulmonary arteries
right atrium
left ventricle
30s - Q5
____________ occurs when the smooth muscles in the arterial walls relax and the diameter of the vessel enlarges.
diffusion
vasoconstriction
vasodilation
filtration
30s - Q6
This allows blood to flow from the lungs to the left atrium and prevents backflow from the left ventricle to the left atrium.
aortic valve
pulmonary valve
mitral valve
30s - Q7
What is NOT a possible cause of edema?
poor circulation
functional liver
serious kidney problems
30s - Q8
Inflammation of a vein is known as
thrombophlebitis
phlebitis
varicose veins
30s - Q9
During soft tissue healing, _____ occurs to restore strength and function
proliferation
hemostasis
remodeling
30s - Q10
When ____ happens, it causes blood pressure to rise.
vasodilation
hypertension
vasoconstriction
30s - Q11
What does not influence blood pressure?
viscosity of blood
cardiac input
cardiac output
30s - Q12
What is NOT a function of pulmonary circulation?
releases carbon dioxide
transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs to absorb oxygen
moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body
30s - Q13
Swelling, increasingly cold hands and feet, and pain are signs of
stroke
edema
poor circulation
30s - Q14
What is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
provides cells with nutrients
helps regulate body temperature
circulates carbon dioxide
30s - Q15
Allows blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.
mitral valve
tricuspid valve
aortic valve
30s