Question 1

The function of the lymphatic vessel is to

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A)   collect O2-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 O2-poor blood from above the heart and return it to the right atrium.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Figure: 
-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 D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

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) C) and D)
G) A) and E) A

Question 4

You are a doctor and an individual comes into your office. During the routine exam you listen to the patient's heart sounds and notice that the first heart sound or "lub" is not as sharp or crisp as it should be. Your diagnosis of the patient's condition is __________.

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A)   atherosclerosis
B)   a heart murmur
C)   angina pectoris
D)   thromboembolism
E)   hypertensionF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

If blood is blocked from reaching the heart muscle and it results in chest pain

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A)   this indicates a heart attack has occurred due to the lack of oxygen to part of the heart muscle.
B)   it is called angina pectoris.
C)   this indicates a heart attack has occurred due to a stroke.
D)   the likely cause is a heart murmur.
E)   a probable treatment is a blood transfusion.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true about platelets?

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A)   They form clumps in leaks in blood vessels.
B)   They produce prothrombin activator.
C)   They contract within a clot.
D)   They phagocytize pathogens.
E)   They are actual fragments of a larger type of cell.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 7

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 E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

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

Question 9

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) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

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

Question 11

Which blood vessel within the systemic circulatory system will connect the digestive tract and the liver?

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A)   hepatic portal vein
B)   hepatic vein
C)   pulmonary trunk
D)   aorta
E)   renal veinF) A) and B)
G) C) and D) A

Question 12

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 13

A four chambered heart, veins, arteries, and capillaries are found in

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A)   all closed circulatory systems.
B)   some closed circulatory systems.
C)   some open circulatory systems.
D)   all open circulatory systems.
E)   mammals only.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Formation of plaques in atherosclerosis can lead to hypertension, blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements are true about the majority of arteries in the body?

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A)   Arteries transport blood towards the heart and contain a thick wall of smooth muscle.
B)   Arteries transport blood towards the heart and contain a thin wall of smooth muscle.
C)   Arteries transport blood away from the heart and contain a thick wall of smooth muscle.
D)   Arteries transport blood away from the heart and contain a thick wall of skeletal muscle.
E)   Arteries transport blood away from the heart and contain a thick wall of cardiac muscle.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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) A) and C)
G) A) and E) A

Question 18

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 D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

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

Question 20

Figure: 
-The substance indicated by the A in the figure shown here

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A)   is composed of formed elements, mostly platelets.
B)   is a fluid and contains nutrients, gases, proteins, and ions.
C)   is composed of formed elements, mostly white blood cells.
D)   is 100% water.
E)   carries most of the oxygen in the blood.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Exam 23: The Transport Systems

The function of the lymphatic vessel is to

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

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

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You are a doctor and an individual comes into your office. During the routine exam you listen to the patient's heart sounds and notice that the first heart sound or "lub" is not as sharp or crisp as it should be. Your diagnosis of the patient's condition is __________.

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If blood is blocked from reaching the heart muscle and it results in chest pain

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Which of the following is NOT true about platelets?

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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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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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In an open circulatory system

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Which blood vessel within the systemic circulatory system will connect the digestive tract and the liver?

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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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A four chambered heart, veins, arteries, and capillaries are found in

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Formation of plaques in atherosclerosis can lead to hypertension, blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.

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Which of the following statements are true about the majority of arteries in the body?

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

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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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For which of the following is iron required?

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

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Figure: -The substance indicated by the A in the figure shown here

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