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phys 2
Phys
| The difference between systolic pressure and diastolic pressure is called | Pulse pressure |
| Which are the two baroreceptors that are located near the heart? | Aortic baroreceptors and carotid baroreceptors |
| Blood volume per kilogram of body weight varies inversely with: | Body fat |
| Which of the following is(are) involved in determining a person’s total blood volume? | Age, body type, and sex. |
| _____, a natural constituent of blood, acts as an antithrombin and prevents clots from forming in vessels. | Herparin |
| A hematocrit of 56% would be an indication of: | Polycythemia. |
| The heart begins beating in the fetus at about what stage of development? | 4 Weeks |
| The term blood type refers to the type of blood cell | Antigen |
| The term used to describe the collection of mechanisms that influence the circulation of blood is: | hemodynamics |
| The vagus is said to act as a “brake” on the heart. This situation is called | vagal inhibition. |