Part Flashcards
(32 cards)
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- Which of the following is a function of the cardiovascular system?
A) To regulate body temperature only
B) To facilitate gaseous exchange only
C) To transport nutrients and oxygen to cells and tissues, and to remove waste products
D) To eliminate waste products only - What happens when the heart pumps blood throughout the body?
A) Blood pressure decreases
B) Blood pressure increases
C) Blood flow slows down
D) Blood flow stops - Which of the following types of blood vessels return deoxygenated blood to the heart?
A) Arteries
B) Veins
C) Capillaries
D) Nerves
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- What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
A) To regulate body temperature
B) To facilitate gaseous exchange
C) To transport nutrients and oxygen to cells and tissues
D) To eliminate waste products only - Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?
A) Blood
B) Heart
C) Blood vessels
D) Lungs - What is the main function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
A) To transport blood throughout the body
B) To regulate blood pressure
C) To provide the major force for blood circulation
D) To filter waste products from the blood - Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
A) Artery
B) Vein
C) Capillary
D) Nerve - What is the primary function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
A) To transport blood throughout the body
B) To regulate blood pressure
C) To facilitate the exchange of nutrients and waste products
D) To filter waste products from the blood
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- What is the conveying medium that transports nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body?
A) Blood
B) Lymph
C) Tissue fluid
D) Interstitial fluid - Which of the following is a characteristic of arteries?
A) They carry deoxygenated blood
B) They carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
C) They are microscopic vessels
D) They return blood to the heart - What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system during exercise?
A) To decrease blood flow to muscles
B) To increase blood flow to muscles
C) To maintain blood pressure
D) To decrease heart rate - Which of the following types of blood vessels have the smallest diameter?
A) Arteries
B) Veins
C) Capillaries
D) Venules - What happens to the rate of blood flow when the diameter of a blood vessel increases?
A) It decreases
B) It increases
C) It remains the same
D) It becomes zero - Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
A) Transporting nutrients and oxygen
B) Removing waste products
C) Regulating body temperature
D) Producing hormones - What is the name of the microscopic vessels that connect arteries and veins?
A) Capillaries
B) Venules
C) Arterioles
D) Metarterioles - Which of the following types of blood vessels carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
A) Pulmonary arteries
B) Pulmonary veins
C) Systemic arteries
D) Systemic veins
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Here are 8 true or false questions:
- True or False: The cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting only oxygen throughout the body.
- True or False: The heart pumps blood only to the lungs.
- True or False: Capillaries are the largest type of blood vessel.
- True or False: Arteries carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart.
- True or False: The cardiovascular system plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature.
- True or False: Veins carry oxygenated blood from the body to the heart.
- True or False: The cardiovascular system facilitates the exchange of only oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- True or False: Blood vessels are tubular channels that carry blood throughout the body.
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Here are 8 more true or false questions:
- True or False: The heart is the primary organ responsible for regulating blood pressure.
- True or False: Capillaries are responsible for transporting blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- True or False: The cardiovascular system is responsible for removing waste products from the body.
- True or False: Arteries and veins are types of capillaries.
- True or False: Blood is the conveying medium that transports nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body.
- True or False: The cardiovascular system plays a role in maintaining the body’s acid-base balance.
- True or False: The heart pumps blood only during physical activity.
- True or False: Veins carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
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Here are 8 fill-in-the-blank questions:
- The cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting _______________________ throughout the body.
- The _______________________ is the pump that provides the major force for blood circulation.
- Blood vessels are tubular channels that carry blood throughout the body, including _______________________, veins, and capillaries.
- The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to deliver essential _______________________ to cells and tissues.
- The cardiovascular system plays a crucial role in removing _______________________ products from the body.
- The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and bloodstream is facilitated by the process of _______________________ exchange.
- Arteries are vessels that carry blood away from the _______________________ to the rest of the body.
- Capillaries are microscopic vessels that connect arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of nutrients, waste products, and _______________________ gases.
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- Describe the primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system.
- Explain the difference between arteries, veins, and capillaries, and provide an example of each.
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True or False Questions:
- True or False: Blood plasma is composed of 100% water.
- True or False: Fibrinogen plays an essential role in blood clotting.
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- When formed elements are removed from blood, a straw-colored liquid called _______________________ is left.
- The smallest and most numerous blood plasma proteins are _______________________.
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- What percentage of blood plasma is composed of water?
A) 50%
B) 75%
C) 90%
D) 95% - Which of the following is a function of globulins?
A) Transporting oxygen
B) Transporting nutrients
C) Attacking viruses and bacteria
D) Regulating blood pressure
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- Describe the composition of blood plasma.
- What are the functions of albumin in the blood?
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12
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- Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen?
A) White Blood Cell
B) Red Blood Cell
C) Platelet
D) Plasma Cell
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- What percentage of blood is composed of plasma?
A) 40%
B) 45%
C) 55%
D) 60% - Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?
A) Basophil
B) Neutrophil
C) Eosinophil
D) Red Blood Cell - What is the primary function of albumin in plasma?
A) To produce antibodies
B) To transport iron and lipids
C) To act as a solvent and suspending medium
D) To regulate blood clotting - Which plasma protein is essential for blood clotting?
A) Albumin
B) Globulin
C) Fibrinogen
D) Ion - What is the approximate percentage of water in plasma?
A) 70-80%
B) 80-90%
C) 90-91.5%
D) 95-100% - Which of the following is a function of plasma?
A) To produce red blood cells
B) To act as a solvent, suspending medium, and transport medium
C) To regulate body temperature
D) To produce antibodies only
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- Describe the formed elements of blood and their functions.
- What is plasma, and what are its main components?
- Explain the functions of plasma proteins in the blood.
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Here are 7 MCQs based on the concepts:
- Where is the heart located in the human body?
A) Abdominal cavity
B) Thoracic cavity
C) Pelvic cavity
D) Cranial cavity - What is the approximate size of the heart?
A) Size of a pea
B) Size of a clenched fist
C) Size of a football
D) Size of a basketball - What is the function of the myocardium?
A) To produce blood cells
B) To pump blood throughout the body
C) To filter waste products
D) To regulate body temperature - Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
A) Right atrium
B) Left atrium
C) Right ventricle
D) Left ventricle - What is the function of the right half of the heart?
A) To receive oxygenated blood and pump it to the rest of the body
B) To receive deoxygenated blood and pump it to the lungs
C) To filter waste products from the blood
D) To regulate blood pressure - Which layer of the heart wall is made up of cardiac muscle?
A) Epicardium
B) Myocardium
C) Endocardium
D) Pericardium - How long does it take for blood to reach the most distal parts of the body and back to the heart?
A) 30 seconds
B) 1 minute
C) 2 minutes
D) 5 minutes
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- What is the name of the sac that encloses the heart?
A) Pericardium
B) Pleura
C) Peritoneum
D) Mediastinum - Which of the following is a characteristic of the heart?
A) Hollow, muscular organ
B) Solid, nervous organ
C) Hollow, nervous organ
D) Solid, muscular organ - What is the function of the left ventricle?
A) To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs
B) To pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body
C) To filter waste products from the blood
D) To regulate blood pressure - Which layer of the heart wall is continuous with the endothelial lining of blood vessels?
A) Epicardium
B) Myocardium
C) Endocardium
D) Pericardium - How much blood does the heart pump per minute?
A) 1L
B) 2L
C) 5L
D) 10L - What is the name of the chamber that receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
A) Right atrium
B) Left atrium
C) Right ventricle
D) Left ventricle - Which of the following is NOT a layer of the heart wall?
A) Epicardium
B) Myocardium
C) Endocardium
D) Mesocardium
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Here are 7 true or false questions:
- True or False: The heart is situated in the abdominal cavity.
- True or False: The heart is a six-chambered organ.
- True or False: The epicardium is the innermost layer of the heart wall.
- True or False: The right ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
- True or False: The heart pumps about 10L of blood per minute.
- True or False: The endocardium is made up of cardiac muscle.
- True or False: The left half of the heart receives deoxygenated blood and pumps it to the lungs.
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Here are 7 more true or false questions:
- True or False: The heart is enclosed in a single layer of tissue called the pericardium.
- True or False: The myocardium is the outermost layer of the heart wall.
- True or False: The right atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.
- True or False: The left ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
- True or False: The heart acts as a single pump, circulating blood throughout the body.
- True or False: The endocardium is continuous with the endothelial lining of blood vessels.
- True or False: It takes about 5 minutes for blood to reach the most distal parts of the body and back to the heart.
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Here are 7 fill-in-the-blank questions:
- The heart is situated in the _______________________ cavity.
- The heart is a _______________________ -chambered, hollow muscular organ.
- The heart is enclosed in a serous sac called the _______________________ pericardium.
- The heart acts as a central muscular pump, pumping about _______________________ L of blood/min.
- The outermost layer of the heart wall is called the _______________________.
- The _______________________ ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
- The right half of the heart receives _______________________ blood and pumps it to the lungs.
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Here are 7 more fill-in-the-blank questions:
- The heart is roughly the size of a _______________________.
- The myocardium is made up of _______________________ muscle.
- The endocardium is continuous with the endothelial lining of _______________________.
- It takes about _______________________ minute for blood to reach the most distal parts of the body and back to the heart.
- The left atrium receives _______________________ blood from the lungs.
- The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the _______________________.
- The fibrous pericardium is a dense _______________________ connective tissue.
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Here are 2 short answer questions:
- Describe the structure and location of the heart, including its chambers and the pericardium that surrounds it.
- Explain the functions of the heart as a double pump, including the roles of the right and left halves in circulating blood throughout the body.
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Here are 2 more short answer questions:
- Describe the three layers of the heart wall, including their composition and functions.
- Compare and contrast the roles of the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle in circulating blood throughout the body.
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What r the arteries of heart
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Arteries of the Heart
- Left Common Carotid Artery: Branches off the aortic arch, supplying the left side of the head and neck.
- Brachiocephalic Artery: Branches off the aortic arch, dividing into the right common carotid and right subclavian arteries.
- Left Subclavian Artery: Branches off the aortic arch, supplying the left arm.
- Right Pulmonary Artery: Branches off the pulmonary trunk, supplying the right lung.
- Left Pulmonary Artery: Branches off the pulmonary trunk, supplying the left lung.
- Left Coronary Artery: Branches off the left aortic sinus, supplying the left side of the heart.
- Right Coronary Artery: Branches off the right aortic sinus, supplying the right side of the heart.
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What r the conducting system of heart
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Conducting System of the Heart
- SA Node: The natural pacemaker, generating electrical impulses.
- AV Node: Relays electrical impulses from the SA node to the ventricles.
- AV Bundle (of His): Transmits electrical impulses from the AV node to the ventricles.
- Purkinje Fibers: Transmits electrical impulses to the ventricular muscle cells.
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What are the nerve supply of heart
*Nerve Supply of the Heart*
1. *Right Vagus Nerve*: Regulates heart rate and cardiac output.
2. *Left Vagus Nerve*: Regulates heart rate and cardiac output.
3. *Sympathetic Chain*: Regulates heart rate and cardiac output.
4. *Superficial Cardiac Plexus*: A network of nerves regulating heart function.
5. *Deep Cardiac Plexus*: A network of nerves regulating heart function.
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What r the venous drainage of heart
*Venous Drainage of the Heart*
1. *Inferior Vena Cava*: Returns deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.
2. *Superior Vena Cava*: Returns deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.
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Here are 7 MCQs:
1. Which artery branches off the aortic arch to supply the left side of the head and neck?
A) Left Subclavian Artery
B) Left Common Carotid Artery
C) Brachiocephalic Artery
D) Right Coronary Artery
2. Which vein returns deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium?
A) Inferior Vena Cava
B) Superior Vena Cava
C) Coronary Sinus
D) Pulmonary Vein
3. Which nerve regulates heart rate and cardiac output?
A) Right Vagus Nerve
B) Left Vagus Nerve
C) Sympathetic Chain
D) All of the above
4. What is the function of the SA node?
A) To relay electrical impulses from the AV node to the ventricles
B) To transmit electrical impulses to the ventricular muscle cells
C) To generate electrical impulses as the natural pacemaker
D) To regulate heart rate and cardiac output
5. Which artery supplies the right side of the heart?
A) Left Coronary Artery
B) Right Coronary Artery
C) Left Subclavian Artery
D) Brachiocephalic Artery
6. What is the function of the Purkinje fibers?
A) To relay electrical impulses from the SA node to the ventricles
B) To transmit electrical impulses to the ventricular muscle cells
C) To generate electrical impulses as the natural pacemaker
D) To regulate heart rate and cardiac output
7. Which plexus is a network of nerves regulating heart function?
A) Superficial Cardiac Plexus
B) Deep Cardiac Plexus
C) Coronary Plexus
D) Both A and B
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Here are 7 more MCQs:
1. Which artery branches off the pulmonary trunk to supply the left lung?
A) Right Pulmonary Artery
B) Left Pulmonary Artery
C) Left Coronary Artery
D) Right Coronary Artery
2. What is the function of the AV bundle (of His)?
A) To generate electrical impulses as the natural pacemaker
B) To relay electrical impulses from the SA node to the ventricles
C) To transmit electrical impulses to the ventricular muscle cells
D) To regulate heart rate and cardiac output
3. Which vein drains the heart itself?
A) Superior Vena Cava
B) Inferior Vena Cava
C) Coronary Sinus
D) Pulmonary Vein
4. Which nerve supply regulates heart rate and cardiac output?
A) Sympathetic Chain
B) Parasympathetic Nerve
C) Vagus Nerve
D) All of the above
5. What is the function of the left atrium?
A) To receive deoxygenated blood from the body
B) To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs
C) To pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body
D) To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs
6. Which artery supplies the left side of the heart?
A) Left Coronary Artery
B) Right Coronary Artery
C) Left Subclavian Artery
D) Brachiocephalic Artery
7. What is the function of the AV node?
A) To generate electrical impulses as the natural pacemaker
B) To relay electrical impulses from the SA node to the ventricles
C) To transmit electrical impulses to the ventricular muscle cells
D) To regulate heart rate and cardiac output
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Here are 7 true or false questions:
1. True or False: The left common carotid artery branches off the brachiocephalic artery.
2. True or False: The right pulmonary artery supplies the left lung.
3. True or False: The inferior vena cava returns oxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.
4. True or False: The sympathetic chain regulates heart rate and cardiac output.
5. True or False: The SA node is located in the right ventricle.
6. True or False: The AV bundle (of His) transmits electrical impulses from the SA node to the ventricles.
7. True or False: The heart is regulated by the somatic nervous system.
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Here are 7 more true or false questions:
1. True or False: The left coronary artery branches off the right aortic sinus.
2. True or False: The superior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.
3. True or False: The vagus nerves increase heart rate and cardiac output.
4. True or False: The Purkinje fibers transmit electrical impulses from the AV node to the ventricles.
5. True or False: The heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary veins.
6. True or False: The conducting system of the heart generates and transmits electrical impulses to regulate heart rhythm.
7. True or False: The coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.
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Here are 7 fill-in-the-blank questions:
1. The _______________________ artery branches off the aortic arch, supplying the left side of the head and neck.
2. The _______________________ vein returns deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.
3. The _______________________ nerve regulates heart rate and cardiac output.
4. The _______________________ plexus is a network of nerves regulating heart function.
5. The _______________________ node is the natural pacemaker, generating electrical impulses.
6. The _______________________ bundle transmits electrical impulses from the AV node to the ventricles.
7. The heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the _______________________ veins.
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1. The left coronary artery branches off the _______________________ sinus.
2. The _______________________ artery supplies the right side of the heart.
1. The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the _______________________ body.
2. The sympathetic chain is part of the _______________________ nervous system.
3. The Purkinje fibers transmit electrical impulses to the _______________________ muscle cells.
4. The heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body through the _______________________ artery.
5. The conducting system of the heart generates and transmits electrical impulses to regulate _______________________ rhythm.