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Cardiovascular Anatomy Basics

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What is the main function of platelets?

To remove waste products from the body

To transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body

To regulate blood pressure

To assist in blood clotting and prevent excessive bleeding (correct)

What is the primary function of the plasma component of blood?

To transport nutrients, hormones, and waste products (correct)

To provide structural support for the body

To regulate body temperature

To produce red blood cells

Which type of blood vessel is responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body?

Veins

Capillaries

Arteries (correct)

All of the above

Which type of blood circulation involves the transport of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart?

Pulmonary circulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic concept of incomplete dominance?

When both alleles in a heterozygote are equally expressed, resulting in a unique phenotype Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of capillaries in the body?

To facilitate gas exchange and nutrient exchange between blood and tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

To circulate blood throughout the body Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the heart receives blood returning to the heart?

Atria Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart muscle contract?

Systole Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the septum in the heart?

To separate the left and right sides of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following occurs during ventricular contraction?

Blood is pumped out of the heart to the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the valves in the heart?

To ensure one-way blood flow within the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Red Blood Cells (RBCs)?

Carry oxygen to body tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which type of white blood cells are responsible for fighting viral infections?

Lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What do T cells do in the immune system?

Directly attack infected cells Signup and view all the answers

Which white blood cells are responsible for fighting off parasitic infections?

Eosinophils Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Monocytes in the immune system?

Transform into macrophages to engulf foreign particles Signup and view all the answers

Which white blood cells are most abundant and fight bacterial infections?

Neutrophils Signup and view all the answers