Cardiovascular System Basics

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What is the primary function of the myocardium?

To provide a protective layer around the heart

To assist in the conduction of electrical impulses

To pump blood throughout the body (correct)

To regulate blood pressure within the arteries

Which chambers of the heart are responsible for receiving oxygenated blood?

Left ventricle and right ventricle

Right atrium and left ventricle

Right ventricle and right atrium

Left atrium and right atrium (correct)

Where does the right side of the heart pump blood?

To the systemic circulation

To the coronary arteries

To the lungs for oxygenation (correct)

To the body for nourishment

What is the primary purpose of the chordae tendinae?

To anchor the heart valves Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main types of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?

Arteries, veins, and capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What does pericardial fluid do?

Reduces friction between the heart and the pericardium Signup and view all the answers

Which circuits make up the cardiovascular system?

Pulmonary and systemic circuits Signup and view all the answers

What layer of the heart is responsible for the pumping action?

Myocardium Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the SA node in the heart?

To initiate the electrical impulse and control heart rate Signup and view all the answers

How is systolic pressure defined?

The pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts Signup and view all the answers

What causes heart murmurs?

Obstruction in blood flow through heart valves Signup and view all the answers

Which event corresponds to the 'T' wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

Ventricular repolarization Signup and view all the answers

What role do Purkinje fibers play in the cardiac cycle?

They facilitate the rapid transmission of impulses to the ventricles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of atherosclerosis?

Formation of plaque in the arteries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a formed element in blood?

Plasma proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence blood pressure?

Nutritional balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way CO2 is transported in the blood?

As bicarbonate ion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of erythropoietin?

Stimulate red blood cell production Signup and view all the answers

Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for fighting viral infections?

Lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What role do platelets play in the blood coagulation process?

Form a platelet plug Signup and view all the answers

What is anemia primarily characterized by?

Low red blood cell count Signup and view all the answers

Which blood components are primarily involved in the inflammatory response?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Rh factor?

A protein found on the surface of some red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of phagocytes in the immune system?

Engulf and digest pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?

To secrete digestive enzymes and provide lubrication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures plays a critical role in preventing food from entering the windpipe during swallowing?

Uvula Signup and view all the answers

What is mechanical digestion primarily responsible for in the digestive process?

Physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the GI tract is responsible for the movement of food through peristalsis?

Muscularis Signup and view all the answers

What role does the pyloric sphincter play in digestion?

It regulates the flow of chyme into the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is necessary for the emulsification of fats?

Bile Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of plasma cells in the immune system?

To produce antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of the villi in the small intestine?

To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the gastric glands in the stomach?

To produce gastric juice containing hydrochloric acid and enzymes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of T cell is primarily responsible for killing infected cells?

Cytotoxic T cells Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the activation of B cells?

Binding of antigens to antigen receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of memory B cells in the immune response?

To mount a faster response upon re-exposure to antigens Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?

They have the ability to bind and display antigens to T cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding vaccines?

Vaccines help the immune system recognize pathogens without causing disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the difference between latent infection and active disease in tuberculosis?

Latent infections can reactivate, while active disease is ongoing Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of a bacterial cell structure?

Cell wall and plasma membrane Signup and view all the answers