Anatomy Test 3 - Review

A rupture, or bursting, of the red blood cell is called hemolysis.​

• True

• False

An important function of the spleen is to destroy and remove worn out red blood cells.

• True

• False

The function of the thymus is to produce lymph fluid

• True

• False

A pacemaker is a surgically implanted electronic device that regulates the patient’s heartbeat.

• True

• False

Capillaries are the largest of the blood vessels.​

• True

• False

Lymph vessels are located in almost all the tissues and organs that have blood vessels.​

• True

• False

The structure of the heart allows it to function as a double pump.

• True

• False

Septicemia is the presence of pathogenic organisms or toxins in the blood.​

• True

• False

After 4 to 5 minutes without blood flow, the brain cells are irreversibly damaged.

• True

• False

It is not uncommon for a person who contracts HIV to live without serious symptoms for as long as 10 years.​

• True

• False