Exam 11: The Cardiovascular System

The process by which antibodies bind to specific sites on bacterial exotoxins (toxic chemicals secreted by bacteria) to block their harmful effects is called ________.

Antibodies are also referred to as immunoglobulins.

Humoral immunity is provided by ________.

Using Figure 12.2, identify the following: -The lymphoid tissues that trap and remove bacteria that enter the throat are indicated by ________.

The electrocardiogram (ECG) wave that results from the firing of the sinoatrial (SA) node is the ________ wave.

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from cardiac circulation to the right atrium of the heart?

The innate (nonspecific) defense system and adaptive (specific) defense system make up the immune system.

List and describe the cells and chemicals the body uses as its second line of defense.

What is the effect of parasympathetic nervous system control on the vascular system?

Using Figure 12.2, identify the following: -The spleen is indicated by ________.

Due to a recent respiratory illness from a viral infection , Jennifer has now developed ________.

The visceral layer of the serous pericardium is actually the same layer as the ________.

Using Figure 11.1, identify the following: -The atrioventricular bundle (bundle of His) is represented by ________.

What does fever accomplish?

Using Figure 12.1, identify the following: -Lymphatic collecting vessels are indicated by ________.

The two main structures of the lymphatic system are the lymphatic vessels and the blood vessels.

The coronary veins empty blood from the myocardium into a large vein on the posterior side of the heart known as the ________.

Which one of the following does NOT receive blood directly from the aortic arch?

Arteries are normally depicted as red while veins are colored blue. The exceptions to this rule are the ________ arteries and veins.

Match the following: -Ventricular contraction