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        | most common white blood cell found in whole blood |  | 
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        | mounts an immune response by direct cell attack or via antibodies |  | 
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        | main bacteria killer during acute infections |  | 
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        | nucleus has two lobes; contains granules of lysosomal enzymes; functions in attacking parasitic worms |  | 
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        | nucleus is multilobed; functions as a phagocyte; contains fine indistinct granules |  | 
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        | transports CO2 and oxygen |  | 
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        | contains a U- or an S-shaped nucleus; granules stain very dark; releases histamine and heparin |  | 
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        | largest of the WBCs; crucial in defense against viruses; associated with chronic infections |  | 
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        | the major contributor to plasma osmotic pressure |  | 
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        | thrombin catalyzes the activation of these molecules present in plasma |  | 
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        | forms the structural framework of a blood clot |  | 
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        | makes up most of plasma protein |  | 
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        | transport proteins that bind to lipids and fat-soluble vitamins |  | 
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        | floating intravascular clot |  | 
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        | any decrease in oxygen-carrying ability of the blood |  | 
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        | polymorphonuclear leukocyte |  | 
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        | white blood cell with dark-staining nucleus |  | 
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        | protein capable of changing shape and color in the presence of O2 |  | 
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        | adverse reaction of donor blood cells with recipient plasma |  | 
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        | lacking in hemophilia type A |  | 
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        | constitutes 90% of plasma volume |  | 
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        | plasma and formed elements |  | 
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        | liquid portion of the blood |  | 
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        | a fibrous protein that gives shape to an RBC plasma membrane |  | 
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        | a clot that develops in an unbroken blood vessel |  | 
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        | stem cell from which all formed elements arise |  | 
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        | interferes with blood-clotting ability |  | 
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        | a hormone-stimulating erythropoiesis |  | 
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        | deficient erythrocyte production due to lack of intrinsic factor and failure to absorb vitamin B12 |  | 
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        | prostaglandin derivatives |  | Definition 
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        | the primary source of RBCs in the adult human being is the bone marrow in the shafts of the long bones |  | 
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        | leukemia refers to cancerous conditions of white blood cells |  | 
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        | the immediate response to blood vessel injury is clotting |  | 
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        | the process of fibrinolysis disposes of bacteria when healing has occurred |  | 
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        | the RBC "graveyard" is the liver |  | 
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        | hemorrhagic anemias result from blood loss |  | 
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        | white blood cells are produced through the action of colony-stimulating factors |  | 
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        | hemoglobin is made up of the protein heme and the red pigment globin |  | 
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        | each heme contains an atom of iron and can transport one molecule of oxygen |  | 
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        | each hemoglobin molecule can transport two molecules of oxygen |  | 
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        | diapedesis is the process by which red blood cells move into tissue spaces from the interior of blood capillaries |  | 
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        | positive chemotaxis is a feedback system that signals leukocyte migration into damaged areas |  | 
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        | a condition of leukocytosis indicates over 11,000 white blood cells per cubic millimeter in the blood |  | 
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        | basophils increase in number when parasitic invasion occurs |  | 
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        | leukopenia is an abnormally low number of leukocytes |  | 
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        | a person with type B blood could receive blood from a person with either type B or O blood |  | 
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        | leukocytes move through the circulatory system by amoeboid motion |  | 
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        | granulocytes called neutrophils are phagocytic and the most numberous of all white blood cell types |  | 
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        | all lymphocytes are leukocytes, but not all leukocytes are lymphocytes |  | 
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        | myelocytic leukemia involves a cancerous condition of lymphocytes |  | 
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        | __ is a pivotal molecule associated with the external surfaces of aggregated platelets and is involved in the intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of blood clotting |  | 
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        | what is the average normal pH of blood |  | 
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        | the special type of hemoglobin present in fetal red blood cells is __ |  | 
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        | together, leukocytes and platelets comprise approximately __ percent of total blood volume |  | 
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        | which blood type is called the universal donor |  | 
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        | maintenance of normal pH in body tissues |  | Definition 
 
        | which of the following is a regulatory function of blood? |  | 
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        | maintenance of body temperature |  | Definition 
 
        | which of the following is a protective function of blood |  | 
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        | which of the following is not a phase of erythropoiesis |  | 
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        | hypoxia of EPO-producing cells |  | Definition 
 
        | which of the following might trigger erythropoiesis |  | 
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        | membranes "wear out" and the cells become damaged |  | Definition 
 
        | as red blood cells age __ |  | 
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        | can receive any blood type in moderate amounts except that with the Rh antigen |  | Definition 
 
        | an individual who is blood type AB negative ___ |  | 
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        | the most abundant plasma protein is __ |  | 
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        | when neither anti-A nor anti-B clots on a blood plate, the blood is type __ |  | 
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        | red marrow is the main site of blood cell formation throughout adult life |  | Definition 
 
        | select the correct statement regarding blood cell formation |  | 
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        | blood volume restorers include all of the following except __ |  | 
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        | james has a hemoglobin measurement of 16g/100ml blood. this is __ |  | 
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        | which of these is not a normal plasma protein |  | 
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        | all of the following can be expected with polycythemia except __ |  | 
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        | no visible cytoplasmic granules are present in __ |  | 
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        | which of the following is not a phase of hemostasis |  | 
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        | which of the following are not currently known red blood cell anitgens |  | 
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        | place the following in correct development sequence: 1. reticulocyte
 2. proerythroblast
 3. normoblast
 4. late erythroblast
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        | a lack of intrinsic factor, leading to a deficiency of vitamin B12 and large pale cells called macrocytes, is characteristic of __ |  | 
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        | formation of prothrombin activator |  | Definition 
 
        | the slowest step in the clotting process is __ |  | 
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        | include embolus formation, a clot moving within the circulatory system |  | Definition 
 
        | thromboembolic disorders ___ |  | 
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        | excess secretion of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) |  | Definition 
 
        | which of the following is not a cause of bleeding disorders? |  | 
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        | which of the following is characteristic of all leukocytes |  | 
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        | which of the following is true about blood plasma |  | 
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        | stick to the damaged area of a blood vessel and help seal the break |  | Definition 
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        | they include anemias and thromboembolic disorders |  | Definition 
 
        | select the correct statement regarding age-related blood disorders |  | 
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        | which sequence is correct for the following events? 1. fibrinogen --> fibrin
 2. clot retraction
 3. formation of thromboplastin
 4. prothrombin --> thrombin
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        | there are no antibodies to A, to B, or to Rh antigens in the plasma |  | Definition 
 
        | Fred's blood was determined to be AB positive. what does this mean? |  | 
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        | which of the following is a precursor of a basophil |  | 
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        | travel at high altitude and vigorous exercise |  | Definition 
 
        | sickling of red blood cells can be produced in those with sickle-cell anemia by __ |  | 
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        | all of the following conditions impair coagulation except __ |  | 
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        | when can erythroblastosis fetalis not possibly happen in the child of an Rh negative mother? |  | 
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        | increase of leukocytes as a result of erythrocyte loss |  | Definition 
 
        | complications of aplastic anemia generally do not include __ |  | 
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        | what organ in the body regulates erythrocyte production |  | 
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        | the shelf life of whole collected blood at 4 degrees Celsius is about __ days |  | 
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        | the formed element __ can kill parasitic worms |  | 
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        | a __ is a committed granular leukocyte stem cell which produces neutrophils |  | 
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        | the rarest leukocyte is the __ |  | 
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        | adenosine diphosphate (ADP) |  | Definition 
 
        | the potent platelet aggregate that attracts more platelets to the site of an injury is __ |  | 
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        | __ is an antiprostaglandin drug that inhibits thromboxane A2 formation (platelet plug formation). |  | 
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        | the universal recipient blood type is __ |  | 
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        | when monocytes migrate into the interstitial spaces, they are called __ |  | 
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        | destruction of the hematopoietic components of red marrow leads to a condition called |  | 
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        | __ is the stage of development in the life of an erythrocyte during which the nucleus is ejected |  | 
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        | hemoglobin is composed of __ polypeptide chains |  | 
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        | rapid removal of coagulation factors and inhibition of activated clotting factors |  | Definition 
 
        | list the general factors that limit normal clot growth |  | 
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        | when there is rapid and substantial blood loss |  | Definition 
 
        | when are whole blood transfusions routinely given? |  | 
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        | platelet deficiency (thrombocytopenia); deficiency of procoagulants due to liver disorders; or certain genetic conditions (hemophilias) |  | Definition 
 
        | list the most common causes of bleeding disorders |  | 
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        | the inner lining of the heart |  | 
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        | serous layer covering the heart muscle |  | 
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        | the outermost layer of the serous pericardium |  | 
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        | the pacemaker of the heart |  | 
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        | found in the interventricular septum |  | 
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        | network found in the ventricular myocardium |  | 
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        | the point in the conduction system of the heart where the impulse is temporarily delayed |  | 
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        | prevents backflow into the left ventricle |  | 
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        | prevents backflow into the right atrium |  | 
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        | prevents backflow into the left atrium |  | 
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        | prevents backflow into the right ventricle |  | 
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        | AV valve with three flaps |  | 
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        | the myocardium receives its blood supply from the coronary arteries |  | 
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        | cardiac muscle has more mitochondria and depends less on a continual supply of oxygen than does skeletal muscle |  | 
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        | proper function of the heart is dependent upon blood levels of ionic sodium |  | 
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        | congestive heart failure means that the pumping efficiency of the heart is depressed so that there is inadequate delivery of blood to body tissues |  | 
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        | tissues damaged by myocardial infarction are replaced by connective tissue |  | 
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        | the left side of the heart pumps the same volume of blood as the right |  | 
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        | chronic release of excess thyroxine can cause a sustained increase in heart rate and a weakened heart |  | 
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        | the mitral valve has chordae but the tricuspid valve does not |  | 
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        | trabeculae carneae are found in the ventricles and never the atria |  | 
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        | the "lub" sounds of the heart are valuable in diagnosis because they provide information about the function of the heart's pulmonary and aortic valves |  | 
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        | autonomic regulation of heart rate is via two reflex centers found in the pons |  | 
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        | the dicrotic notch refers to the brief rise in pressure caused by the closure of the AV valves during ventricular systole |  | 
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        | an ECG provides direct information about valve function |  | 
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        | as pressure in the aorta rises due to atherosclerosis, more ventricular pressure is required to open the aortic valve |  | 
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        | proxysmal atrial tachycardia is characterized by bursts of atrial contractions with little pause between them |  | 
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        | closure of the heart valves |  | Definition 
 
        | normal heart sounds are caused by which of the following events |  | 
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        | can be improved by regular exercise |  | Definition 
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        | a lowering of blood pressure due to change in cardiac output |  | Definition 
 
        | hemorrhage with a large loss of blood causes ___ |  | 
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        | pump blood with greater pressure |  | Definition 
 
        | the left ventricular wall of the heart is thicker than the right wall in order to ___ |  | 
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        | damage to the __ is referred to as heart block |  | 
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        | the P wave of a normal electrocardiogram indicates __ |  | 
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        | blood within the pulmonary veins returns to the __ |  | 
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        | small muscle masses attached to the chordae tendineae are the __ |  | 
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        | the term for pain associated with deficient blood delivery to the heart that may be caused by the transient spasm of coronary arteries is __ |  | 
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        | in the second intercostal space to the right of the sternum |  | Definition 
 
        | to auscultate the aortic valve, you would place your stethoscope __ |  | 
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        | the source of blood carried to capillaries in the myocardium would be the __ |  | 
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        | when the heart is beating at a rate of 75 times per minute, the duration of one cardiac cycle is __ second(s). |  | 
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        | which of the following factors does not influence heart rate? |  | 
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        | thinning of the valve flaps |  | Definition 
 
        | which of the following is not an age-related change affecting the heart? |  | 
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        | decreased delivery of oxygen |  | Definition 
 
        | if cardiac muscle is deprived of its normal blood supply, damage would primarily result from __ |  | 
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        | cardiac muscle cells are like skeletal muscle cells in that they __ |  | 
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        | cardiac output is about __ L/min |  | 
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        | contains a lubricating fluid called serous fluid |  | Definition 
 
        | the pericardial cavity __ |  | 
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        | tetanic contractions might occur, which would stop the heart's pumping action |  | Definition 
 
        | if the length of the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle cells was the same as it is for skeletal muscle cells __ |  | 
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        | causing threshold to be reached more quickly |  | Definition 
 
        | norepinephrine acts on the heart by __ |  | 
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        | the heart rate would increase by about 25 beats per minute |  | Definition 
 
        | if the vagal nerves of the heart we cut, the result would be that ___ |  | 
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        | connects the two artia in the fetal heart |  | Definition 
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        | the stroke volume for a normal resting heart is __ ml/beat |  | 
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        | which vessel of the heart receives blood during right ventricular systole |  | 
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        | both the aorta and pulmonary trunk |  | Definition 
 
        | blood ejected from the ventricles enters which of these vessels during ventricular systole? |  | 
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        | which of the following is not part of the conduction system of the heart? |  | 
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        | when the ventricular is in systole |  | Definition 
 
        | the tricuspid valve is closed __ |  | 
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        | noticing the thickness of the ventricular walls |  | Definition 
 
        | when viewing a dissected heart, it is easy to visually discern the right and left ventricles by __ |  | 
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        | The AV valves are supported by chordae tendineae so that they do not blow back up into the atria during ventricular contraction |  | Definition 
 
        | select the correct statement about the heart valves |  | 
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        | the all-or-none law as applied to cardiac muscle means that the entire heart contracts as a unit of it does not contract at all |  | Definition 
 
        | select the correct statement about the function of myocardial cells |  | 
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        | the myocardium is the layer of the heart that actually contracts |  | Definition 
 
        | select the correct statement about the structure of the heart wall |  | 
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        | has gap junctions that allow it to act as a functional syncytium |  | Definition 
 
        | compared to skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle __ |  | 
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        | has sarcomeres with A bands and I bands |  | Definition 
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        | the T wave, which indicates ventricular repolarization |  | Definition 
 
        | the deflection waves in an ECG tracing include ___ |  | 
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        | blood flows passively through the atria and the open AV valves |  | Definition 
 
        | during the period of ventricular filling __ |  | 
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        | is caused by hypertrophy of the heart muscle |  | Definition 
 
        | the effect of endurane-type athletic training may be to lower the resting heart rate. this phenomenon __ |  | 
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        | the second heart sound is heard during which phase of the cardiac cycle |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | the time of day most hazardous for heart attacks is __ |  | 
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        | interference with normal mechanical cardiac activity |  | Definition 
 
        | if a significant amount of connective tissue were to develop connecting the visceral and parietal pericardial layers together, which of the following would be a likely consequence? |  | 
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        | threshold is reached more quickly and heart rate would increase |  | Definition 
 
        | if we were able to artifically alter the membrane permeability of pacemaker cells so that sodium influx is more rapid, ___ |  | 
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        | a slow heart rate increases end diastolic volume, stroke volume, and force of contraction |  | Definition 
 
        | select the correct statement about cariac output |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | some calcium enters the cell from the extracellular space and triggers the release of larger amounts of calcium from intracellular stores |  | Definition 
 
        | during contraction of heart muscle cells __ |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | refers to the short period during ventricular systole when the ventricles are completely closed chambers |  | Definition 
 
        | isovolumetric contraction __ |  | 
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        | relatively mild blow to the chest |  | Definition 
 
        | commotio cordis is heart failure due to a __ |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | negative chronotropic factors are factors that ___ |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | the enlarged coronary vessel outside the heart that empties blood into the right atrium is the __ |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | in the fetal heart there is a foramen __ that allows blood to flow from the right atrium directly to the left atrium |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | the __ cells of the heart do not maintain stable resting membrane potentials; therefore, they continually depolarize |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | specialized conductive cells of the ventricles are called __ fibers |  | 
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        | ventricular repolarization |  | Definition 
 
        | the ECG T wave interval represents __ |  | 
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 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | visceral layer of the serous pericardium |  | Definition 
 
        | the __ membrane covers the heart |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | the __ valve of the heart rate has three valves with chordae tendineae |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | the __ and __ valves of the heart have no chordae tendineae attached |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | __ is contraction of the muscle (ventricles) |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | __ is relaxation of the muscle (ventricles) |  | 
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        | largest artery of the body |  | 
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 | Definition 
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        | supplies the duodenum and stomach |  | 
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        | inferior mesenteric artery |  | Definition 
 
        | supplies the distal areas of the large intestine |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | supplies pelvic structures |  | 
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        | artery that does not anastomose |  | 
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        | gives rise to the right common carotid and right subclavian artery |  | 
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 | Definition 
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        | common site to take the pulse |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | major supply to the cerebral hemispheres |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | large unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | abdominal aorta spilts to form two |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | receives blood from all areas superior to the diaphragm, except the heart wall |  | 
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        | carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs |  | 
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        | runs through the armpit area |  | 
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        | drains the upper extremities, deep vein |  | 
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        | artery usually palpated to take the blood pressure |  | 
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        | major artery of the thigh |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | superior mesenteric artery |  | Definition 
 
        | supplies the small intestine |  | 
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        | carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs |  | 
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        | longest vein in the body, superficial |  | 
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        | site where resistance to blood flow is greatest |  | 
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        | site where exchanges of food and gases are made |  | 
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        | site where blood pressure is lowest |  | 
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        | site where the velocity of blood flow is fastest |  | 
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        | site where the velocity of blood flow is slowest |  | 
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        | site where the blood volume is greatest |  | 
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        | site where the blood pressure is greatest |  | 
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        | site that is the major determinant of peripheral resistance |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | the adjustment of blood flow to each tissue is proportion to its requirements at any point in time is termed autoregulation |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | arterial pressure in the pulmonary circulation is much higher than in the systemic circulation because of its proximity to the heart |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | osmotic pressure is created by the presence in a fluid of small diffusible molecules that easily move through the capillary membrane |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | the cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis) is an arterial anastomosis |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | the outermost layer of a blood vessel is the tunica intima |  | 
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        | The thick-walled arteries close to the heart are called muscular arteries |  | 
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        | Hypotension is generally considered systolic blood pressure that is below 100 mm Hg. |  | 
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        | A precapillary sphincter is a cuff of smooth muscle that regulates the flow of blood into the capillaries.
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        | Thoroughfare channels connect a metarteriole to a venule |  | 
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        | Vasodilation is a widening of the lumen due to smooth muscle contraction |  | 
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        | The pulmonary circulation does not directly serve the metabolic needs of body tissues |  | 
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        | In infants and young people, congenital vascular problems are less common than congenital heart disease.
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        | The most common form of shock is hypovolemic shock. |  | 
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        | Every minute, about 1.5 ml of fluid leaks out of the capillaries |  | 
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        | The pancreas is an example of an organ with arteries that do not anastomose. |  | 
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        | An obstruction in the superior vena cava would decrease the flow of blood from the head and neck to the heart.
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        | Arteries supplying the same territory are often merged with one another, forming arterial anastomoses.
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        | An increase in blood viscosity will cause an increase in peripheral resistance |  | 
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        | The first major branch of the femoral artery is the dorsalis pedis artery |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | The azygos vein originates in the abdomen |  | 
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        | Which of the following is not one of the three main factors influencing blood pressure? |  | 
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        | Which of the following chemicals does not help regulate blood pressure? |  | 
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        | All carry blood away from the heart. |  | Definition 
 
        | Which statement best describes arteries? |  | 
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        | Which tunic of an artery contains endothelium? |  | 
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        | Permitting the exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of ________.
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        | Term 
 
        | hepatic portal circulation |  | Definition 
 
        | The circulatory route that runs from the digestive tract to the liver is called ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | The arteries that are also called distributing arteries are the ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | promote an increase in blood pressure |  | Definition 
 
        | Aldosterone will ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure |  | Definition 
 
        | The pulse pressure is ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | rapidly falling blood pressure |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following signs of hypovolemic shock is a relatively late sign? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following is likely during vigorous exercise? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | are abundant in the skin and skeletal muscles |  | Definition 
 
        | Continuous capillaries ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Veins are called capacitance vessels or blood reservoirs |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following is true about veins |  | 
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        | form more freely than arterial anastomoses |  | Definition 
 
        | Venous anastomoses ________. |  | 
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        | increases as blood viscosity increases |  | Definition 
 
        | Peripheral resistance ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | is abolished when abnormally high CO2 levels persist |  | Definition 
 
        | Brain blood flow autoregulation ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | increases when environmental temperature rises |  | Definition 
 
        | Blood flow to the skin ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Carbon dioxide moves from its production site into the interstitial fluid. |  | Definition 
 
        | Select the correct statement about the movement of materials at the capillary level |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | vascular, due to extreme vasodilation as a result of loss of vasomotor tone |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following is a type of circulatory shock? |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Which tunic of an artery is most responsible for maintaining blood pressure and continuous blood circulation?
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        | Term 
 
        | significant because resistance is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the vessel radius
 |  | Definition 
 
        | The influence of blood vessel diameter on peripheral resistance is ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | shock that results from large-scale loss of blood volume, or after severe vomiting or diarrhea
 |  | Definition 
 
        | The form of circulatory shock known as hypovolemic shock is ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | is the same as capillary blood pressure |  | Definition 
 
        | In the dynamics of blood flow through capillaries, hydrostatic pressure ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | carries nutrient-rich blood to the liver |  | Definition 
 
        | The hepatic portal vein ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | a special fetal vessel that allows blood to bypass the liver |  | Definition 
 
        | The term ductus venosus refers to ________. |  | 
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        | embryonic masses of mesodermal cells that give rise to the endothelial lining of blood vessels
 |  | Definition 
 
        | The term blood islands refers to ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Which of the following has anastomosing vessels |  | 
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        | the vessel selected to palpate |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following do not influence arterial pulse rate? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | right ventricle, pulmonary artery, and left atrium |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following are involved directly in pulmonary circulation? |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Histologically, the ________ is squamous epithelium supported by a sparse connective tissue layer.
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        | Term 
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        | The arteries that directly feed into the capillary beds are called ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | are not found in the brain |  | Definition 
 
        | Fenestrated capillaries ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Modified capillaries that are lined with phagocytes are called ________. |  | 
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        | Factors that aid venous return include all except ________. |  | 
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        | 170/96 in a 50-year-old man |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following blood pressure readings would be indicative of hypertension |  | 
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        | Excess red cell production would cause a blood pressure increase |  | Definition 
 
        | Select the correct statement about factors that influence blood pressure |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Mechanisms that do not help regulate blood pressure include ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | is slowest in the capillaries since the total cross-sectional area is the greatest |  | Definition 
 
        | The velocity of blood flow ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Blood flow through the entire vascular system is equivalent to cardiac output. |  | Definition 
 
        | Select the correct statement about blood flow. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | right side of the head and neck and right upper arm |  | Definition 
 
        | A thrombus (blood clot) in the first branch of the arch of the aorta would affect the flow of blood to the ________.
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        | Term 
 
        | intrinsic autoregulatory mechanisms |  | Definition 
 
        | Cerebral blood flow is regulated by ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | decreased size of the heart muscle |  | Definition 
 
        | A patient with essential hypertension might have pressures of 200/120 mm Hg. This hypertensive state could result in all of the following changes except ________.
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        | The short-term controls of blood pressure, mediated by the nervous system and bloodborne chemicals, do not primarily operate via ________.
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        | Secondary hypertension can be caused by ________. |  | 
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        | Where in the body would you find low oxygen levels causing vasoconstriction and high levels causing vasodilation?
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        | Normal blood pressure for a newborn baby is ________. |  | 
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        | The first major branch of the aortic arch is the ________ branch. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | The embryonic mesodermal cells that will eventually form the endothelial lining of blood vessels are called ________.
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        | Term 
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        | The most common form of shock is ________. |  | 
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        | Released by the endothelium, a family of peptides called ________ are among the most potent vasoconstrictors known.
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        | A ________ capillary has many oval holes in it. |  | 
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        | Arterial ________ provide alternate pathways for blood to get to an organ |  | 
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        | The ________ in the carotid sinuses and aortic arch detect increases in blood pressure |  | 
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        | The ________ artery is a blood vessel on the arm used as a pressure point |  | 
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        | ________ shock is due to abnormal expansion of blood vessels and a rapid drop in blood pressure
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        | Term 
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        | The third major branch of the aortic arch is the ________ artery. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | internal carotid arteries |  | Definition 
 
        | The ________ supply the brain with blood |  | 
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        | ________ pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure |  | 
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        | Blood flow equals the difference in blood pressure divided by ________. |  | 
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        | The lowest venous blood pressure is found in the ________. |  | 
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        | As a cuff is deflated on the arm, sounds of ________ can be heard |  | 
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        | Protein-containing fluid within lymphatic vessels.
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        | Receives lymph from most of the body.
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        | Small organs intimately associated with lymphatic
 vessels.
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        | Isolated clusters of lymph follicles found in the wall of
 the small intestine.
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        | Peyerʹs patches are clusters of lymphoid tissue found primarily in the large intestine |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | The lymphatics function to absorb the excess protein-containing interstitial fluid and return it to the bloodstream.
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        | Lymph always flows away from the heart |  | 
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        | Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to proteins. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Digested fats are absorbed from the intestine by the lymph capillaries |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Chyle is delivered to the blood via the lymphatic system |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | All lymphoid organs develop from mesoderm |  | 
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        | About 3 liters of fluid are lost to the tissue spaces every 24 hours and are returned to the bloodstream as lymph
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        | Term 
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        | Because lymph vessels are very low-pressure conduits, movements of adjacent tissues are important in propelling lymph through the lymphatics
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        | Term 
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        | Lymphoid tissue is mainly reticular connective tissue. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Lymphocytes reside temporarily in lymphoid tissue, then move to other parts of the body. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | All the lymphoid organs are well developed before birth |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | An infected lymph gland is called a bubo. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | The largest lymphatic vessels are called lacteals. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | The cisterna chyli collects lymph from the lumbar trunks draining the upper limbs and from the intestinal trunk draining the digestive organs.
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        | Term 
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        | If even a small part of the spleen is left in a ten-year-old child, it will most likely regenerate itself.
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        | Term 
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        | The thymus lacks T cells. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Small organs associated with lymphatic vessels are termed ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Which of the following would not be classified as a lymphatic structure? |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | The distal portion of the small intestine contains clumps of lymph follicles called ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | skeletal muscle contractions and differences in thoracic pressures due to respiratory movement
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Both lymph and venous blood flow are heavily dependent on ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | The thymus is most active during ________. |  | 
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        | Which lymphatic structure drains lymph from the right upper limb and the right side of the head and thorax?
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        | Term 
 
        | The thymus initially increases in size and then decreases in size from adolescence through old age.
 |  | Definition 
 
        | What effect does age have on the size of the thymus? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | more permeable than blood capillaries |  | Definition 
 
        | The lymphatic capillaries are ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Antibodies that act against a particular foreign substance are released by ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | efferent lymphatic vessels |  | Definition 
 
        | Lymph leaves a lymph node via ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | By secreting hormones, the thymus causes what cells to become immunocompetent |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | crypts that trap bacteria |  | Definition 
 
        | Functions of the spleen include all of those below except ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | severe localized edema distal to the blockage |  | Definition 
 
        | When the lymphatics are blocked due to tumors, the result is ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lymph transport depends on the movement of adjacent tissues, such as skeletal muscles |  | Definition 
 
        | Select the correct statement about lymph transport. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | B cells produce plasma cells, which secrete antibodies into the blood. |  | Definition 
 
        | Select the correct statement about lymphocytes. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lymphoid tissue is predominantly reticular connective tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | Select the correct statement about lymphoid tissue. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | A ring of lymphoid tissue that appears as a swelling of the mucosa in the oral cavity is called a(n) ________.
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        | Term 
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        | Which is not a mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue? |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Peyerʹs patches are found in the ________ |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Lymph collecting or pooling from the lower extremities would first pool in the ________ before moving on up.
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        | Term 
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        | Term 
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        | The thymus is the only lymphoid organ that does not |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Particularly large clusters of lymph nodes occur in all of the following locations except the ________.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Digestive tract-associated lymphatic tissue includes all of the following except ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | transport of excess tissue fluid to the blood vascular system |  | Definition 
 
        | Functions of the lymphatic system include _______ |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | The tonsils located at the base of the tongue are the ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following is not a normal component of lymph? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | the first node to receive lymph from an area suspected to be cancerous |  | Definition 
 
        | A sentinel node is ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | The ________ are the simplest lymphoid organs and are found at the entrance to the pharynx. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | The appendix, tonsils, and Peyerʹs patches are examples of ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Highly specialized lymph capillaries called ________ are present in the villi of the intestinal mucosa.
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        | Term 
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        | The thoracic duct of the lymphatic system empties into the ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Lymph nodes have more ________ lymphatic vessels than ________ lymphatic vessels |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Of the organs in the lymphatic system, only the ________ becomes less important as you get older.
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        | Term 
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        | Tonsils have blind-ended structures called ________. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Hassallʹs corpuscles are always found in the lighter-colored ________ regions of the thymus. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | The ________ pulp of the spleen forms cuffs around the central arteries |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Lymphatic ________ are formed from the union of the largest collecting vessels |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | A healthy adult male has approximately ___ liters of blood. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | A major plasma protein that maintains the blood osmotic pressure is: |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | the escape of leukocytes from blood vessels into tissue spaces. |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Granulocytes do NOT include: |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Mature red blood cells in the circulating blood are filled with: |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | the lack of vitamin B12 in diet or deficiency of intrinsic factor needed to absorb B12. |  | Definition 
 
        | Pernicious anemia may result from: |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | The final step in clot formation is: |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | The most numerous leukocyte is the: |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | The terms biconcave and anucleated apply to: |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Which leukocyte contains histamine in its granules? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following is a protective function of blood? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | The life span of platelets is between 30 to 60 days. |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following statements about platelets is INCORRECT? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | WBCs are nucleated and have a protective function. |  | Definition 
 
        | Which property do white blood cells have in common? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Individuals with malaria have a better chance of surviving if they have which type of anemia? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following types of white blood cells kills parasitic worms, destroys antibody complexes, and inactivates some inflammatory chemicals of allergy? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following is a function of neutrophils? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following is a function of erythrocytes? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Release histamine during allergic reaction |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following is a function of basophils? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Destruction of virus-containing cells |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following is a function of lymphocytes? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | The percentage of total volume used to determine the number of erythrocytes in a blood sample is referred to as the: |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | The buffy coat that appears after a sample of blood has been centrifuged contains: |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | They generate ATP by anaerobic mechanisms and do not consume any of the oxygen they carry. |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on making RBCs very efficient oxygen transporters? |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Another term for reduced hemoglobin is: |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | ____________ is an illustration of iron deficiency seen in individuals who have expanded their blood by increased activity. |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | The process of actively metabolizing oxygen to produce bleach and hydrogen to kill bacteria is known as: |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following substances is responsible for limiting a platelet plug to the immediate area of damage? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Rh incompatibility between an Rh-negative mother and her Rh-positive baby during pregnancy. |  | Definition 
 
        | Erythroblastosis fetalis is caused by: |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following plasma expanders would be associated with the least complications? |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Eighty-five percent of Americans carry the ______ Rh agglutinogen on their RBCs. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies |  | Definition 
 
        | Which antibodies would be found in the serum of a person with AB blood? |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | SA node, AV node, AV bundle of His, right and left bundle branches, Purkinje fibers |  | Definition 
 
        | Choose the correct sequence of current flow through the heart wall. |  | 
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        | right ventricle and moves to the lungs. |  | Definition 
 
        | During pulmonary circulation blood leaves the: |  | 
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        | left ventricle and goes directly to the aorta. |  | Definition 
 
        | During systemic circulation blood leaves the: |  | 
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        | Right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle |  | Definition 
 
        | Identify the correct sequence of blood flow through the chambers of the heart. |  | 
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        | the muscle cell is not in a position to respond to a stimulus of any strength. |  | Definition 
 
        | The absolute refractory period refers to the time during which: |  | 
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        | the number of times the heart beats in one minute. |  | Definition 
 
        | The cardiac cycle includes all of the following events, except: |  | 
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        | The coronary arteries arise from the: |  | 
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        | simple squamous epithelium. |  | Definition 
 
        | The endocardium is composed of: |  | 
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        | The inferior vena cava brings blood from the lower regions of the body and empties into the: |  | 
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        | parietal layer of serous pericardium. |  | Definition 
 
        | The inner lining of the fibrous pericardium is formed by the: |  | 
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        | left and right ventricles. |  | Definition 
 
        | The interventricular septum forms a dividing wall between the: |  | 
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        | The pacemaker of the heart is the: |  | 
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        | right atrium and right ventricle. |  | Definition 
 
        | The tricuspid valve is located between the: |  | 
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        | left ventricle into the left atrium. |  | Definition 
 
        | When the mitral valve closes, it prevents the backflow of blood from the: |  | 
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        | Epicardium, myocardium, endocardium |  | Definition 
 
        | Which is the correct sequence of layers in the heart wall, starting with the outer layer? |  | 
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        | The heart is enclosed in a double-layered sac called the pleural membrane. |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following statements is NOT true about the shape, position, and location of the heart? |  | 
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        | The vessels that carry oxygen to the myocardial cells are called: |  | 
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        | The cells of the myocardium behave as a single, coordinated unit called a: |  | 
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        | The ability of some cardiac muscle cells to initiate their own depolarization and cause depolarization of the rest of the heart is called: |  | 
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        | Guided by powerful signaling molecules, the human heart develops from: |  | 
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        | Which of the following structures lies on the outside surface of the heart and is an integral part of the cardiac wall? |  | 
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        | The trabeculae carneae are located in the: |  | 
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        | What part of the heart is considered the systemic circuit pump? |  | 
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        | The __________ are attached to the AV valve flaps. |  | 
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        | The mitral, or bicuspid, valve |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following valves is most often faulty in the heart? |  | 
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        | A very large number of mitochondrion in the cytoplasm |  | Definition 
 
        | Which of the following factors gives the myocardium its high resistance to fatigue? |  | 
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        | The _________ nerve carries parasympathetic fibers to the SA node. |  | 
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        | An enlarged R wave on an ECG would indicate: |  | 
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        | Incompetent cardiac valve |  | Definition 
 
        | A doctor puts his stethoscope on a patient's chest over the location of the heart and hears a swishing sound. Which of the following conditions is the best diagnosis for the patient's condition? |  | 
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        | the amount of blood pumped out of each ventricle in one minute. 
 Cardiac Output = Heart Rate × Stroke Volume
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        | right ventricle and moves to the lungs. |  | Definition 
 
        | During pulmonary circulation blood leaves the: |  | 
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        | left ventricle and goes directly to the aorta. |  | Definition 
 
        | During systemic circulation blood leaves the: |  | 
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