Cardiovascular and Muscular System Concepts

Front

A liquid medication is available in a concentration of 250 mg/5 mL. How many mg are in 1 mL?

Back

50 mg

Front

This person is in the  __________ position

Back

Prone

Front

This person is in the __________ position

Back

Supine

Front

What causes muscle soreness after exercise? Options: muscle hypertrophy, excess oxygen and decreased lactic acid, muscle atrophy, decreased oxygen and excess lactic acid

Back

decreased oxygen and excess lactic acid

Front

What medical term combining form relates to muscles? Options: tend/o, fasci/o, my/o, cardi/o

Back

my/o

Front

What is the PRIMARY function of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis?

Back

Exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste

Front

Why do capillaries, despite their small size, play a crucial role in cellular survival?

Back

They enable direct exchange between blood and body tissues

Front

Why does blood in the pulmonary arteries differ from blood in all other arteries in the human body?

Back

It carries deoxygenated blood.

Front

What is the "lub" sound of the heartbeat?

Back

Closing of the tricuspid and mitral valves

Front

You observe that a patient's finger tips turn blue during exercise.

Back

Poor oxygen circulation.