Exam 12: Cardiovascular System

In the fetal heart, the lungs are deflated and the fetus receives oxygen from its mother across the placenta through the umbilical cord. There is an opening in the wall between the left and right side of the fetal heart. Normally, this closes before birth. What symptoms would be expected if this heart wall opening remained open?

What is a clot called that remains at its origin? What is a clot called that breaks away and becomes lodged in the lungs?

Hypertension is sometimes called the silent killer because no symptoms may be experienced until a stroke or heart attack occurs.

A waitress that stands for hours and has a habit of crossing her legs when she sits will increase the chances of having blood accumulate in her

The systemic circuit circulates blood from the

Blood flow in the capillaries is

List the pathway of blood, starting with entry into and eventually leaving the heart to go to the entire body.

Which of the following is true concerning a comparison of arteries and veins?

Compare the differences between the walls of arteries and veins.

In the tissues, oxygen and nutrients enter the capillaries and carbon dioxide and wastes leave the capillaries.

How many layers does an arterial wall possess? Which is the thickest?

Oxygenated blood enters the heart at the

Which of the following proteins is found in abundance within red blood cells?

A microscope is required to see arteries and arterioles.

The outer sac that encloses the heart and provides lubrication is the

List the five different types of white blood cells found in the human body in order of frequency, with the most common one first.

Systole occurs when

Accumulation of cholesterol beneath the inner linings of arteries is called

Hemophilia is an inherited clotting disorder found most often in males.

Lymph, such as that collected under a blister, contains all the components of blood except