Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement about tissue fluid?

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A)   Tissue fluid is collected by the lymphatic capillaries.
B)   Tissue fluid exits from white blood cells.
C)   Tissue fluid exits the capillary at the venous end.
D)   Tissue fluid contains more protein than blood.
E)   Tissue fluid forms at the venous end of a capillary.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Neutrophils and monocytes are similar in that they both

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A)   are types of erythrocytes.
B)   result in phagocytized pathogens.
C)   produce antibodies in response to pathogens.
D)   release kinins which attract platelets.
E)   are responsible for specific immunity.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The figure shown here represents a four-chambered heart.The blood in the chamber marked by V

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A)   is rich in oxygen.
B)   is poor in oxygen.
C)   will next enter the left atrium.
D)   has come from the pulmonary veins.
E)   has come from the aorta.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The vessel that leaves the heart,taking O2-rich blood to the body,

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A)   is large in diameter with a thick muscle and elastic layer.
B)   is called the pulmonary trunk.
C)   has many valves along its length to assist in blood flow.
D)   is comprised of a single layer of thin epithelial cells.
E)   is called the superior vena cava.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

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 B)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

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) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 7

In the figure shown here,the blood in the chamber indicated by the arrow marked with "X" 2-poor and O2-rich blood. B)  is poor in oxygen. C)  is rich in oxygen. D)  will all be pumped to the lungs. E)  will all be pumped to the systemic capillaries of the body." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >

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A)   is a mixture of O2-poor and O2-rich blood.
B)   is poor in oxygen.
C)   is rich in oxygen.
D)   will all be pumped to the lungs.
E)   will all be pumped to the systemic capillaries of the body.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

If the sinoatrial node fails in the heart

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A)   the heart ceases to beat.
B)   the ventricles will beat at a higher rate.
C)   an artificial pacemaker can correct the problem.
D)   the heartbeat is unaffected.
E)   the atria will not contract.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

For which of the following is iron required?

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A)   It stimulates formation of lymph.
B)   It forms part of hemoglobin which transports oxygen.
C)   It prevents destruction of red blood cells.
D)   It prevents plaque formation in arteries.
E)   It forms part of white blood cells.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Which is not a function of blood?

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A)   all are functions of blood
B)   transport substances
C)   defend the body
D)   regulate body temperature
E)   forms clotsF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

A lower than normal level of _______ can result in a decreased clotting time.

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A)   platelets
B)   basophils
C)   neutrophils
D)   erythrocytes
E)   lymphocytesF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

One of the functions of blood is to help regulate body temperature.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A leak in a blood vessel is closed first by platelets and then by fibrin threads.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the movement of blood through capillary beds?

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A)   Cold temperatures will cause the opening of sphincters to capillary beds in the skin.
B)   Eating will cause the opening of sphincters to capillary beds in the digestive tract.
C)   Exercise will cause the opening of sphincters to capillary beds in skeletal muscles.
D)   When the sphincters leading to a capillary bed are closed, the blood passes through a shunt.
E)   Red blood cells move through the capillaries in single file.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

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) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

What is the first step in the formation of a blood clot?

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A)   The platelets form a plug.
B)   Prothrombin activator is released.
C)   Prothrombin is converted into thrombin.
D)   Fibrin threads are formed.
E)   Red blood cells are trapped in fibrin threads.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

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

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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) B) and D)

Question 18

Because of the nature of platelets,having a low platelet count can be cause for concern if which of the following were to occur?

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A)   a deep cut
B)   a bacterial infection
C)   a viral infection
D)   a diet deficient in iron
E)   a parasitic worm infectionF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

In an open circulatory system

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A)   hemolymph enters the heart via ostia.
B)   blood leaves the heart via venules.
C)   the heart has two or more chambers.
D)   nutrients are exchanged across the walls of capillaries.
E)   blood is pumped into cavities called ventricles.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

A heart murmur is caused by

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A)   blocked arteries to the heart muscle.
B)   loss of oxygen to the left atrium.
C)   faulty semilunar valves.
D)   faulty atrioventricular valves.
E)   an irregular heart beat.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 23: The Transport Systems

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

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The pulmonary circuit in a closed circulatory system functions in

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What is the first step in the formation of a blood clot?

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A neutrophil is a type of

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A lower than normal level of _______ can result in a decreased clotting time.

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A leak in a blood vessel is closed first by platelets and then by fibrin threads.

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In the figure shown here,the blood in the chamber indicated by the arrow marked with "X"

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If the sinoatrial node fails in the heart

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One of the functions of blood is to help regulate body temperature.

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For which of the following is iron required?

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Neutrophils and monocytes are similar in that they both

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The vessel that leaves the heart,taking O2-rich blood to the body,

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Because of the nature of platelets,having a low platelet count can be cause for concern if which of the following were to occur?

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Which of the following is a true statement about tissue fluid?

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A heart murmur is caused by

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The figure shown here represents a four-chambered heart.The blood in the chamber marked by V

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Which is not a function of blood?

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In an open circulatory system

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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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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the movement of blood through capillary beds?

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