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What type of antigens are found on the surface of the red blood cells of a person with type AB blood?

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antigens A and B

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A person with type A blood can successfully donate to a person with a Type ________ blood.

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A

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Blood vessels called _________ carry blood to the heart and __________ carry blood away from the heart.

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veins; arteries

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Why is the cardiovascular system vital to survive?

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It supplies oxygen and nutrients

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During ventricular contraction, what is the status of the atrioventricular valve?

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The mitral and tricuspid valve are both closed

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Name the tough outermost layer of the sac that surrounds the heart

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fibrous pericardium

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What layer lines the chambers of the heart?

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endocardium

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Blood entering the right atrium comes from what structures?

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Venae cavae and coronary sinuses

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What chambers of the heart has oxygen-poor blood?

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right atrium and right ventricle

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Which valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

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mitral valve

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What is the correct order of the cardiac conduction system?

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SA node&raquo_space; AV node&raquo_space; AV bundle&raquo_space; Purkinje fibers

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What term refers to an abnormally slow heart rate?

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bradycardia

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Dehydration can be caused by _____ ______ __ ______ ______?

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prolonged vomiting or prolonged diarrhea

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In a healthy body, the volume of water remains relatively stable at all times (TRUE OR FALSE)

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True

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Parathyroid hormone increases phosphate reabsorption from the renal tubules (TRUE OR FALSE)

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False

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What is the effect of nitric oxide on a blood vessel?

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causes vasodilation

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What blood vessel holds the greatest volume of blood?

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veins

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The effect of vasoconstriction?

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blood pressure increase

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Where is the popliteal artery located?

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behind the knee

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When taking a pulse at the wrist, which artery is paptutated?

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radial artery

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What are pathogens?

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diseases-causing agents

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The structure of the lymphatic vessel is most similar to a ____?

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vein

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Red and white pulp is found in what structure?

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the spleen

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Following a tissue transplant, the transplant recipient typically needs to take medicine to?

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suppress their immune system

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What type of immune resistance will a person develop after contracting and fighting off an infection?
naturally acquired immunity
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What condition involves a decrease in white blood cells?
leukopenia
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What is a Hematocrit?
percent of red blood cells in a blood sample
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What are Formed Elements?
blood cells and platelets
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What type of Formed Elements is most abundant?
red blood cells
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What type of blood cell is biconcave and lacks a nucleus when they are mature?
red blood cells
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What is the primary function of lymphocytes?
to act against foreign substances
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Why might elite athletes abuse Erythropoietin (EPO)?
EPO increases red blood cell supply which brings more oxygen to muscle cells
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A pulmonary ________ is typically caused by a blood clot reaching the lung via a pulmonary artery.
embolism
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Grant has a condition in which his immune system has attacked and destroyed his thyroid gland. This is an example of what?
autoimmune disease
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What is the relationship between antigens and antibodies?
the presence of an antigen produces antibodies
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COPD includes which respiratory disorder?
chronic bronchitis and emphasema
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Where are the vocal cords located?
top of the larynx or in larynx
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What is the correct order of the pharynx from superior to inferior?
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
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What causes air to move into the lungs during inspiration?
pressure gradient between atmosphere and alveoli
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Following normal inspiration, the volume of additional air enters the lungs. What is forced maximal inspiration called?
inspiratory reserve volume
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Name the movement of air that is being moved in and out during a single quiet inspiration.
tidal volume
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According to Boyle's law, as the volume of a container decreases______ ________ _______.
the pressure increases
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A _______ is a sudden inspiration caused by a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is closed
a hiccup
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What has an effect on the pH of blood?
carbon dioxide
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Why are smokers more susceptible to respiratory infections?
their respiratory passageways lose cilia which is responsible for removing bacteria and pathogens
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Which organ is not part of the gastrointestinal tract?
Liver
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The salivary glands secrete the enzyme ________ that breaks down __________.
amylase; carbohydrates
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What is not a function of the kidneys?
synthesis of plasma protein
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What are the organs of the urinary system?
the paired kidneys, paired ureters, a bladder, and a urethra
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Where are the paired kidneys located?
behind the parietal peritonuem
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What is the action of the hormone Aldosterone? (2 increases and 3 stimulations)
increases both blood pressure and blood volume, stimulates kidneys to reabsorb sodium, stimulates kidneys to secrete potassium, and stimulates kidneys to secrete hydrogen
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In response to the action of ________ sodium ions are conserved and potassium ions are excreted in the urine.
aldosterone
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What blood pH occurs with the condition called acidosis?
below 7.35
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What blood pH occurs with the condition called alkalosis?
above 7.45
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How is a strong acid different from a weak acid?
strong acids ionize more than weak acids
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When the concentration of water in the body fluid increases, the secretion of ADH increases. (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
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ADH increases water absorption. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
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The esophagus provides a passage for substances from the larynx to the bronchi. (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
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Bile is composed of HCI, pepsin, mucous, and intrinsic factor. (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
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Primary oocyte production begins before birth. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
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Endometriosis can result in the formation of fibrous tissue around the ovaries and can prevent ovulation and can obstruct the tubules. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
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The nervous system releases hormones at the synapses and the endocrine system release neurotransmitters. (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
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When the target cells of the hypothalamus is releasing hormones they are in the anterior pituitary gland. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
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The thalamus controls the secretion of pituitary hormones. (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
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Another word for breathing?
ventilation
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What are tropic hormones?
hormones that stimulate the endocrine gland to secrete hormones
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What phase does synapsis occur in?
prophase 1
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Insulin _____ concentration of blood glucose.
lowers
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_________ cells are found in the coils in the testes
Spermatogenic
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Erectile dysfunction is an underlying disease. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
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Semen includes _______ and _______ in its make-up.
prostaglandins; nutrients
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Where do sperm cells mature?
epididymis
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Where does fertilization occur?
the uterine tubes
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Define the digestive system?
the breakdown of food and the absorption of nutrients
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What is mastication?
chewing
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What is the start of chemical digestion?
saliva
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The liver is part of the gastrointestinal tract. (TRUE OR FALSE)
False

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