Cardiovascular System Terminology Quiz
12 Questions
2 Views

Cardiovascular System Terminology Quiz

Created by
@FerventSilver5112

Podcast Beta

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the function of the mitral valve?

  • Carries blood from the heart to the lungs
  • Drains blood above the diaphragm
  • Allows blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle (correct)
  • Drains blood below the diaphragm

    • What does the coronary sinus drain?

  • Blood from the myocardium (correct)
  • Blood away from the heart to the lungs
  • Blood from the left and right sides of the heart
  • Blood from the superior vena cava

    • What does the P wave represent in an ECG?

  • Repolarization of ventricles
  • Depolarization of ventricles
  • Depolarization of atria (correct)
  • Formation of a blood clot in a coronary artery

    • What is the main characteristic of endocarditis?

    <p>Affects the valves more severely than other areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a basophil in the body?

    <p>Releases histamine and heparin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a septal defect in the heart cause?

    <p>Allows blood flow between left and right sides of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood cell type is responsible for producing antibodies and other chemicals to destroy microorganisms?

    <p>Lymphocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an eosinophil in the body?

    <p>Participate in allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood component is a phagocytic cell in the blood that becomes a macrophage and phagocytizes bacteria?

    <p>Monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency may cause anemia?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which blood type does an individual have A antigens on their red blood cell surface?

    <p>A+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common inherited bleeding disorder characterized by impaired platelet plug formation?

    <p>Von Willebrand disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser