CV & Circulatory System

The following are all functions of the CV system except

• distributes hormomes

• transports oxygen and nutrients to the body cells

• transports waste products from the body cells to the kidneys

• all are functions of the CV system

The T wave on an EKG represtents

• repolarization of the atrium

• depolarization of the atrium

• repolarization of the ventricles

• depolarization of the ventricles

White blood cells are known as

• platelets

• leukocytes

• erythrocytes

• thrombocytes

Platelets are chiefly responsible for

• carrying oxygen

• fighting infection

• initiating blood clotting

• carrying carbon dioxide

The main component of blood is

• plasma

• hemoglobin

• red blood cells

• white blood cells

The following is true of the spleen

• it stores RBC's

• It is located in the RUQ

• It produces erythrocytes

• all of the above

The following is true of a heart attack

• also known as myocardial infection

• commonly follows a transient ischemic attack

• occurs when coronary arteries become blocked

• all of the above

The following is true of CHF

• Tx includes CABG

• it is an abnormality in the hearth rhythm

• symptoms include difficulty swallowing

• it involves cardiac hypertrophy and weakening of the myocardium

Polycythemia is a/an

• blood infection

• decrease in the number of platelets

• abnormal collection of lymph fluid

• abnormal increase in the number of blood cells

Tests commonly used in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases include

• EEG

• echocardiogram

• all of the above

• x-rays