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What does the '120' in a blood pressure of 120/80 refer to?
What does the '120' in a blood pressure of 120/80 refer to?
- Diastolic pressure
- Pulse pressure
- Systolic pressure (correct)
- Capillary pressure
Which structures would be subject to the lowest blood pressure?
Which structures would be subject to the lowest blood pressure?
- Aorta
- Vena cava (correct)
- Atrioventricular valve
- Pulmonary arteries
Why is it advantageous to have blood move slowly in the capillaries?
Why is it advantageous to have blood move slowly in the capillaries?
- It will not cause damage to the valves
- It creates a greater osmotic pressure for cells
- It provides time for substances to be exchanged between blood and tissue fluids (correct)
- It maintains the high pressure in the capillaries
A waitress standing for hours and crossing her legs may increase the chances of having blood accumulate in her:
A waitress standing for hours and crossing her legs may increase the chances of having blood accumulate in her:
Which blood vessels have the thickest muscular layer?
Which blood vessels have the thickest muscular layer?
What is the main function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
Which layer of blood vessels helps in the regulation of blood pressure?
Which layer of blood vessels helps in the regulation of blood pressure?
In what part of the heart does the process of red blood cell formation occur?
In what part of the heart does the process of red blood cell formation occur?
Which heart valve is responsible for preventing backflow from the aorta?
Which heart valve is responsible for preventing backflow from the aorta?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of an opening in the atrial septum?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of an opening in the atrial septum?
What is the role of the AV node in response to lower levels of oxygen?
What is the role of the AV node in response to lower levels of oxygen?
During the administration of a strong current by a paramedic with paddles, what is the primary objective?
During the administration of a strong current by a paramedic with paddles, what is the primary objective?
In a hypothetical experiment where blood flow is shared between two dogs, if one dog is stressed causing a rapid increase in heart rate, what happens to the heart rate of the second dog?
In a hypothetical experiment where blood flow is shared between two dogs, if one dog is stressed causing a rapid increase in heart rate, what happens to the heart rate of the second dog?
What is the term for abnormal, dilated blood vessels that occur due to weakening in the blood vessel wall valve?
What is the term for abnormal, dilated blood vessels that occur due to weakening in the blood vessel wall valve?
What effect does the hormone epinephrine have on the heartbeat?
What effect does the hormone epinephrine have on the heartbeat?
What role does the brain play in relation to the heartbeat?
What role does the brain play in relation to the heartbeat?
In which association is the pairing NOT correct?
In which association is the pairing NOT correct?
Why does the SA node send faster signals to the AV node when detecting lower levels of oxygen?
Why does the SA node send faster signals to the AV node when detecting lower levels of oxygen?
Which of the following substances would NOT typically be found in the blood?
Which of the following substances would NOT typically be found in the blood?
For 'artificial red blood cells' to be effective and safe, which property would be important?
For 'artificial red blood cells' to be effective and safe, which property would be important?
Which statement about hemoglobin is NOT true?
Which statement about hemoglobin is NOT true?
What determines whether an artery or vein is defined as such?
What determines whether an artery or vein is defined as such?
If arteries and veins were defined by oxygenation status, which pair would need to be switched?
If arteries and veins were defined by oxygenation status, which pair would need to be switched?
Which phenomenon is described in the text when pressing your thumb against the thick portion of your hand?
Which phenomenon is described in the text when pressing your thumb against the thick portion of your hand?
What is the most likely explanation for the thumbprint leaving an indented area on swollen feet?
What is the most likely explanation for the thumbprint leaving an indented area on swollen feet?
What effect does pressing the skin have on blood vessels based on the text?
What effect does pressing the skin have on blood vessels based on the text?
Why does the thumbprint leave no depression upon removal according to the text?
Why does the thumbprint leave no depression upon removal according to the text?
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