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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
- Transporting hormones and other molecules
- Removing carbon dioxide and waste
- Delivering oxygen and nutrients
- Regulating immune function (correct)
Which part of the cardiac conduction system is responsible for initiating the contraction signal?
Which part of the cardiac conduction system is responsible for initiating the contraction signal?
- Atrioventricular (AV) node
- Purkinje fibers
- AV bundle (bundle of His)
- Sinoatrial (SA) node (correct)
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect heart rate?
How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect heart rate?
- Has no effect on heart rate
- Increases heart rate above the intrinsic rate
- Increases heart rate to the maximal possible rate
- Decreases heart rate below the intrinsic rate (correct)
What is the main effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the heart?
What is the main effect of the sympathetic nervous system on the heart?
Which part of the cardiac conduction system relays the electrical signal from the atrioventricular (AV) node to the ventricles?
Which part of the cardiac conduction system relays the electrical signal from the atrioventricular (AV) node to the ventricles?
What is the intrinsic heart rate of the heart?
What is the intrinsic heart rate of the heart?
How does endurance training affect resting heart rate?
How does endurance training affect resting heart rate?
Which part of the cardiac conduction system delays the electrical signal before it is relayed to the ventricles?
Which part of the cardiac conduction system delays the electrical signal before it is relayed to the ventricles?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system increases heart rate and contractility?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system increases heart rate and contractility?
What is the main function of the Purkinje fibers in the cardiac conduction system?
What is the main function of the Purkinje fibers in the cardiac conduction system?
What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which of the following is an intrinsic control mechanism of blood flow?
Which of the following is an intrinsic control mechanism of blood flow?
During ventricular diastole, what happens to the ventricular pressure?
During ventricular diastole, what happens to the ventricular pressure?
Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
What is the main role of baroreceptors in the body?
What is the main role of baroreceptors in the body?
Which of the following is true about ventricular fibrillation?
Which of the following is true about ventricular fibrillation?
What is the primary factor affecting resistance in blood flow?
What is the primary factor affecting resistance in blood flow?
Which part of the cardiac cycle involves relaxation and filling of the heart chambers?
Which part of the cardiac cycle involves relaxation and filling of the heart chambers?
What occurs during functional sympatholysis in muscle tissue?
What occurs during functional sympatholysis in muscle tissue?
Which vessel carries blood away from the heart?
Which vessel carries blood away from the heart?