Question 1

One of the side effects of chemotherapy is lack of energy due to anemia. Why might erythropoietin be prescribed for a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy?

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A)   Erythropoietin treats the anemia by stimulating the production of white blood cells.
B)   Erythropoietin treats the anemia by stimulating the production of red blood cells.
C)   Erythropoietin prevents the destruction of red blood cells, preventing the anemia.
D)   Erythropoietin prevents the destruction of white blood cells, preventing the anemia.
E)   Erythropoietin treats the anemia by stimulating the production of platelets.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

A neutrophil is a type of

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A)   white blood cell.
B)   red blood cell.
C)   platelet.
D)   erythrocyte.
E)   cardiac muscle cell.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Both a coronary bypass operation and a stent insertion procedure are treatments used for which of the following conditions?

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A)   blockage of a coronary artery
B)   hypertension
C)   anemia
D)   heart murmur
E)   ventricular defibrillationF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

When red blood cells are destroyed, the heme molecule is returned to the bone marrow to be used again.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The presence of salts and plasma proteins in capillaries causes

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A)   a greater osmotic pressure than blood pressure at the arterial end.
B)   diffusion of water into the body tissues.
C)   greater osmotic pressure in the blood than in body tissues.
D)   slower flow of blood through capillaries.
E)   water to move out of the blood capillary at the venous end.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Which statement is true about the arterial end of a capillary?

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A)   The blood pressure is higher than the osmotic pressure, causing water to leave the bloodstream.
B)   The blood pressure is lower than the osmotic pressure, causing water to leave the bloodstream.
C)   The blood pressure is higher than the osmotic pressure, causing water to enter the bloodstream.
D)   The blood pressure is equal to the osmotic pressure, causing water to leave the bloodstream.
E)   The blood pressure is equal to the osmotic pressure, causing water to enter the bloodstream.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

A major evolutionary change between thefishcirculatory system and the circulatory systemsofamphibians, birds, and mammalians is the presence of a

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A)   separate pulmonary circuit in fish.
B)   two-chambered heart in amphibians, birds, and mammals.
C)   double-loop pathway in amphibians, birds, and mammals.
D)   stronger atria in amphibians, birds, and mammals.
E)   four-chambered heart in fish.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The pulmonary circuit in a closed circulatory system functions in

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A)   nutrient absorption from the intestine.
B)   gas exchange in the lungs.
C)   waste disposal in the kidneys.
D)   creating proper blood pressure.
E)   distribution of nutrients to the body tissues.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

The two large lymphatic ducts deliver lymph to the subclavian veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following correctly gives the orders of events in a cardiac cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)   atria contract, ventricles contract, AV valves close, ventricles relax, semilunar valves close
B)   ventricles contract, AV valves close, atria contract, ventricles relax, semilunar valves close
C)   ventricles relax, atria contract, ventricles relax, AV valves close, semilunar valves close
D)   AV valves close, ventricles relax, atria contract, semilunar valves close, ventricles contract
E)   ventricles contract, atria contract, AV valves close, ventricles relax, semilunar valves closeF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

In the figure shown here, the top ECG shown is normal. What condition does the bottom ECG indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   ventricular fibrillation
B)   a heart murmur
C)   hypertension
D)   stroke
E)   angina pectorisF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

You are a doctor and a patient comes to you for a checkup. He expresses that his father recently had a heart attack brought on by atherosclerosis. He wants to know what he should do to lower his risk of also having a heart attack. Which of the following statements might you make to him?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not be concerned about your weight.
B)   Keep exercise to a minimum.
C)   Decrease the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet.
D)   Decrease the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet.
E)   Smoking does not contribute to your risk.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 13

The function of the lymphatic system is to

Accepted Answer

A)   collect O 2-rich blood from below the heart and return it to the right atrium.
B)   carry blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.
C)   collect tissue fluid and return it to the subclavian veins.
D)   collect tissue fluid and return it to the aorta.
E)   collect O 2-poor blood from above the heart and return it to the right atrium.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which substance will always leave the tissue fluid and enter the capillary and eventually leave the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbon dioxide
B)   glucose
C)   oxygen
D)   amino acids
E)   waterF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 23: The Transport Systems

Which substance will always leave the tissue fluid and enter the capillary and eventually leave the body?

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A major evolutionary change between thefishcirculatory system and the circulatory systemsofamphibians, birds, and mammalians is the presence of a

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Which statement is true about the arterial end of a capillary?

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When red blood cells are destroyed, the heme molecule is returned to the bone marrow to be used again.

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You are a doctor and a patient comes to you for a checkup. He expresses that his father recently had a heart attack brought on by atherosclerosis. He wants to know what he should do to lower his risk of also having a heart attack. Which of the following statements might you make to him?

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The presence of salts and plasma proteins in capillaries causes

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The pulmonary circuit in a closed circulatory system functions in

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Which of the following correctly gives the orders of events in a cardiac cycle?

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In the figure shown here, the top ECG shown is normal. What condition does the bottom ECG indicate?

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The function of the lymphatic system is to

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The two large lymphatic ducts deliver lymph to the subclavian veins.

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Both a coronary bypass operation and a stent insertion procedure are treatments used for which of the following conditions?

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One of the side effects of chemotherapy is lack of energy due to anemia. Why might erythropoietin be prescribed for a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy?

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A neutrophil is a type of

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Exam 23: The Transport Systems

Which substance will always leave the tissue fluid and enter the capillary and eventually leave the body?

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A major evolutionary change between thefishcirculatory system and the circulatory systemsofamphibians, birds, and mammalians is the presence of a

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Which statement is true about the arterial end of a capillary?

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When red blood cells are destroyed, the heme molecule is returned to the bone marrow to be used again.

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You are a doctor and a patient comes to you for a checkup. He expresses that his father recently had a heart attack brought on by atherosclerosis. He wants to know what he should do to lower his risk of also having a heart attack. Which of the following statements might you make to him?

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The presence of salts and plasma proteins in capillaries causes

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The pulmonary circuit in a closed circulatory system functions in

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Which of the following correctly gives the orders of events in a cardiac cycle?

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In the figure shown here, the top ECG shown is normal. What condition does the bottom ECG indicate?

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The function of the lymphatic system is to

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The two large lymphatic ducts deliver lymph to the subclavian veins.

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Both a coronary bypass operation and a stent insertion procedure are treatments used for which of the following conditions?

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One of the side effects of chemotherapy is lack of energy due to anemia. Why might erythropoietin be prescribed for a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy?

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A neutrophil is a type of

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