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WorksheetsChapters 9, 10 & 11 Bonus Mark Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
The major function of the cardiovascular system is:
Transportation
Metabolism
Communication
Elimination
Universal donors are those with which of the following blood types?
O-negative
AB-negative
O-positive
A-negative
Which of the following medications may be used to treat hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine
Propylthiouracil
Methimazole
Propranolol
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior pituitary?
Oxytocin
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Growth hormone (GH)
Melatonin
Compared to other organs of the body, the organs of the endocrine system are small.
True
False
What is the normal pH range of blood?
7.35 to 7.45
6.35 to 7.45
2.5 to 3.5
8.5 to 9.5
What is the correct order of blood flow in the heart?
Right atrium>Right ventricle>Left atrium>Left ventricle
Right ventricle>Right atrium>Left ventricle>Left atrium
Left ventricle>Left atrium>Right ventricle>Right atrium
Left atrium>Left ventricle>Right atrium>Right ventricle
What is the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle called?
Tricuspid valve
Mitral valve
Aortic valve
Pulmonary valve
Another term for erythrocyte is:
Red blood cell (RBC)
White blood cell (WBC)
Platelet
Thrombocyte
Which of the following is an iron-bearing protein which transports most of the oxygen that is carried in the blood?
Erythropoietin
Thrombopoietin
Hemoglobin (Hb)
Albumin
What is the condition indicated in the diagram called?
Addison's disease
Cushing syndrome
Goiter
Diabetes Mellitus
What is the endocrine structure indicated in the diagram?
Thyroid glands
Parathyroid glands
Pituitary glands
Pineal glands
The “sleep trigger” that plays an important role in establishing the body’s sleep-wake cycle is called:
Oxytocin
Melatonin
Prolactin
Aldosterone
What time of day are melatonin levels the highest?
Night
Noon
Morning
Evening
Which of the following terms refers to excessive hunger in diabetes mellitus?
Polyuria
Polyphagia
Polydipsia
Polyderma
Which of the following is the most abundant type of WBC?
Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils
Monocytes
Which of the following classes of medication are used to prevent a second heart attack from occurring? (Multiple answers)
Aspirin
ACE inhibitor
Statin
Beta Blocker
Which of the following structures is known as the natural "pacemaker" of the heart?
Sinoatrial (SA) node
Atrioventricular (AV) node
Tricuspid valve
Aortic valve
Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding bradycardia? (Multiple answers)
It is a heart rate that is much slower than normal
Heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute
It is a rapid heart rate
Heart rate is over 100 beats per minute
The process of blood cell formation is called:
Hematopoiesis
Hemophilia
Hemocytoblast
Hematoma
Which of the following is NOT a phase of hemostasis?
Vascular spasms
Platelet plug formation
Coagulation
Thrombocytopenia
Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the thyroid gland?
Calcitonin
Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Thyrotropic hormone
Which layer of the heart wall contains cardiac muscle tissue and is responsible for pumping blood?
epicardium
myocardium
endocardium
pericardium
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding hyperthyroidism?
Also called underactive thyroid
The thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone
Treated with Synthroid (levothyroxine)
Symptoms include weight loss, anxiety and racing heartbeat
The term hormone comes from a Greek word meaning:
To start
To begin
To arouse
To send
What is the role of erythropoietin in blood cell formation?
Controls the rate of RBC production
Controls the number of RBCs produced
Allows for clotting
Kills off old RBCs in preparation for production
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury is called:
Hemophilia
Thrombocytopenia
Sickle-cell anemia
Hematoma
Calculate the cardiac output for a patient with a heart rate of 75 beats per minute and a stroke volume of 65 mL/beat in L/min.
4875
4.875
1154
1.154
What is the equation for blood pressure (BP)?
HR x SV
CO x PR
HR/SV
CO/PR
The smallest artery in the body is the aorta.
True
False
The smallest of the body's blood vessels are:
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Arterioles
What is the average pulse in a healthy resting person?
70 to 76 beats per minute
100 beats per minute
80 beats per minute
60 to 65 beats per minute
Low blood pressure is called:
Hypertension
Hypotension
Angina
Pericarditis
Which condition is often called the “silent killer” ?
Hypertension
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Myocardial infarction
Which of the following lifestyle changes would be beneficial for heart health? (Multiple answers)
Increasing salt intake
Stopping smoking
Aerobic exercising
Increasing caffeine intake
Hypertension is diagnosed when the blood pressure is:
≥140/90
≥140/80
≥130/80
≥120/80
Arteriosclerosis (thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries) is an expected consequence of aging.
True
False
The amount of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute is:
Cardiac output
Stroke Volume
Peripheral resistance
Heart rate
A medication used to relieve angina pain quickly is sublingual nitroglycerin spray.
True
False
Cushing syndrome is a long-term endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones.
True
False
