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AP75 Quiz 6.1
Anatomy & Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system? | Controls fluid volumes and cellular sensitivity to stimulus |
| The cardiovascular system contributes to tissue healing in two ways: transportation of repair materials and removal of cellular debris, plus: | the clotting process |
| The body's "circulatory system" is actually a combination of the cardiovascular system and what other system? | Lymphatic |
| Approximately what percentage of blood volume is plasma? | 55% |
| What portion of plasma consists of dissolved or suspended particles and elements like hormones electrolytes, and plasma proteins? | 10% |
| What is the most abundant type of plasma protein? | Albumins |
| Which group of plasma proteins includes antibodies, complements, and clotting factors? | Globulins |
| Which group of plasma proteins functions as carrier proteins for steroid hormones and contributes the most to osmotic pressure of blood to maintain blood volume? | Albumins |
| Which formed element in blood plays a key role in blood clotting? | Thrombocytes |
| What is the anatomic name for a red blood cells? | Erythrocyte |
| Which formed element is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide? | Erythrocyte |
| What is the function of the leukocytes? | Immune response |
| What is the name of the protein that gives red blood cells their capacity to carry blood gases? | Hemoglobin |
| Which of these formed elements is an example of an agranular leukocyte? | Lymphocyte |
| Which cell element is actually a cell fragment with mitochondria and a number of active enzymes? | Thrombocyte |
| Which category of formed element is the most abundant type of cell in the body? | Erythocyte |
| What is the final step in blood clot formation? | Coagulation |
| Why is the muscular layer in arteries thicker than that in veins? | It makes them more resilient and creates a recoil that is important for arterial flow. |
| Nutrient and waste exchanges occur in what type of blood vessel? | Capillary |
| What is the name for the small blood vessels that carry blood out of a capillary bed? | Venules |