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MC1: ANAPHYSIO MIDTERMS

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The heart is a ______ which contracts and expands like a pump to circulate blood throughout the body.

a)

bone

b)

spongy tissue

c)

muscle

d)

blood vessel

2.

The circulatory system works with the ___________ system to provide our body with oxygen.

a)

muscular

b)

digestive

c)

respiratory

d)

skeletal

3.

What heart is about the size and shape of....

a)

basketball

b)

baseball

c)

toe

d)

fist

4.

The cells in the blood that help fight germs and illnesses are the...

a)

white blood cells

b)

red blood cells

c)

plasma

d)

platelets

5.

What part of the blood is the liquid part that carries nutrients?

a)

plasma

b)

white blood cells

c)

red blood cells

d)

platelets

6.

How does the heart work?

a)

It pumps blood around the rest of the body, back to the heart and then to the lungs.

b)

It pumps blood first to the rest of the body, back to the lungs and then to the heart.

c)

It pumps blood first to the lungs, back to the heart and then around the rest of the body.

7.

Which heart valves are NOT actively closed by the contraction of muscular structures?

a)

Semilunar valves

b)

Mitral valves

c)

Tricuspid valves

d)

Atrioventricular valves

8.

The systemic circulation includes all of the following structures except one. Which is the exception?

a)

the aorta

b)

the femoral vein

c)

the SVC

d)

the pulmonary vein

e)

the reanl artery

9.

. In the heart, valves that ensure one-way flow of blood are found:

a)

between the atria and the ventricles

b)

between the ventricles and the arteries

c)

between the vena cavae and the atria

d)

Options A and B

e)

Options A and C

10.

Within the circulation, where is blood pressure highest?

a)

. in the vena cava (great veins)

b)

in the left ventricle

c)

in the right ventricle

d)

. in the pulmonary artery

e)

in the left atrium

11.

. Blood pressure is usually expressed in units of millimetres of mercury (mmHg) as:

a)

diastolic pressure over systolic pressure

b)

systolic pressure over diastolic pressure

c)

systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure

d)

. systolic pressure over pulse pressure

e)

pulse pressure over diastolic pressure

12.

The rhythm and electrical activity of the heart can be detected with electrodes on the skin and displayed in the form of an:

a)

electro-oculogram

b)

electroencephalogram

c)

electrocardiogram

d)

echocardiogram

13.

The expression ‘cardiac cycle’ refers to:

a)

the sequence of events in the heart that take place every minute

b)

the volume of blood pumped by the ventricles every minute

c)

the sequence of events that can be seen on an electrocardiogram

d)

the sequence of events that create heart sounds

e)

the sequence of events that take place

between one heartbeat and the next

14.

Put these parts of the electrical conducting system of the heart in the correct order for conduction of the cardiac impulse:

1. Atrioventricular node

2. Atrioventricular (AV) bundle (bundle of His)

3. Left and right bundle branches

4. Sinoatrial node

5. Purkinje fibres

a)

. 5 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 4

b)

4 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 5

c)

. 1 – 4 – 2 – 3 – 5

d)

4 – 3 – 1 – 2 – 5

15.

The cardiac output is determined by:

a)

the heart rate

b)

. the volume of blood returning to the heart (preload)

c)

afterload which depends on systemic vascular resistance

d)

mechanical properties of the heart

e)

. all of the above

16.

The atrioventricular (AV) node is important for heart function because:

a)

. it directs the cardiac impulse from the atria to the ventricles

b)

. it serves as the pacemaker for the heart

c)

it delays the transmission of the cardiac impulse from the atria to the ventricles

d)

Options A and B are correct

e)

Options A and C are correct

17.

Which of the following terms describes the volume of blood ejected by the heart in one minute?

a)

end diastolic volume (EDV)

b)

stroke volume (SV)

c)

. heart rate (HR)

d)

cardiac output (CO)

e)

blood pressure (BP)

18.

The heart is a ______ which contracts and expands like a pump to circulate blood throughout the body.

a)

bone

b)

spongy muscle

c)

muscle

d)

blood vessel

19.
Clusters of tiny air sacs that allow the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
a)
Pharynx
b)
Diaphragm
c)
Alveoli
d)
Lungs
20.
Muscular structure that helps to expand and contract the lungs, forcing air in and out
a)
Pharynx
b)
Nasal cavity
c)
Alveoli
d)
Diaphragm
21.
Alveoli increase the surface area in the lungs to allow...
a)
More nutrients to be absorbed
b)
You to breathe faster
c)
You to breathe slower
d)
More O2 and CO2 to exchange
22.
Membrane layer which covers the lungs
a)
Visceral pleura
b)
Alveolar Ducts
c)
Alveoli
d)
Bronchi
23.
What happens during inspiration?
a)
The diaphragm contracts and pulls down to cause air to rush into the thoracic cavity.
b)
The diaphragm relaxes and causes a pressure change and air rushes out.
c)
The diaphram relaxes and causes the thoracic cavity to get smaller.
24.
The average blood pressure is 
a)
120/80
b)
80/120
c)
115/180
d)
120/180
25.
Blood enters the right atrium through 
a)
pulmonary veins
b)
vena cavaes
c)
pulmonary arteries
d)
aorta
26.
Systolic pressure measures which of the following?
a)
atrial contraction
b)
atrial relaxation
c)
ventricular contraction
d)
ventricular relaxation
27.
a)
Pulmonary veins
b)
Pulmonary artery
c)
Aorta
d)
Vena cava
28.
_______ circulation takes blood from the heart to the lungs and back.
a)
Systemic
b)
Pulmonary
c)
Body
d)
Blood
29.
What are tube-like structures that include the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins?
a)
Blood Vessels
b)
Lymph
c)
Glands
d)
Strep
30.

A fibroserous sac that encloses the heart

a)

pericardium

b)

myocardium

c)

endocardium

d)

chordae tendineae

31.

The largest artery in the human body

a)

aorta

b)

femoral artery

c)

pulmonary trunk

d)

superior vena cava

32.

The measurement of blood pressure during cardiac contraction

a)

systolic

b)

diastolic

c)

bradycardia

d)

sphygmomanometer

33.

Listening to the sounds of the body is called

a)

auscultation

b)

angiogram

c)

cardioversion

d)

doppler ultrasound

34.
What is the name of the circulation between the heart and the body?
a)
Diastolic
b)
Systemic
c)
Pulmonary
d)
Coronary
35.
What is the function of a valve?
a)
Helps blood to clot
b)
Keeps blood flowing in all directions
c)
Keeps blood flowing in one direction
d)
Stops blood from flowing
36.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of capillaries?

a)

Smallest of the 3 blood vessels

b)

Huge network of them which links veins and arteries

c)

Thick, elastic walls

37.

Systolic pressure is...

a)

The higher blood pressure measurement

b)

mmHg

c)

The lower blood pressure measurement

d)

The pressure when the heart rests between beast

e)

The pressure when the heart pushes blood through arteries

38.

Stroke Volume is...?

a)

The amount of times the heart beats in one minute

b)

How much blood we use when exercising

c)

The amount of blood that leave the heart in one minute

d)

The amount of blood that leaves the heart per beat

39.

Which cell delivers oxygen to cells?

a)

Erythrocytes

b)

Leukocytes

c)

Plasma

d)

Veins

40.

The valve that opens the Left Atrium and Left Ventricle

a)

Tricuspid Valve

b)

Aortic Valve

c)

Pulmonary Valve

d)

Mitral Valve

41.

Another name for the circulatory system is ________ because it is described as the system that consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

a)

Heart

b)

Respiratory System

c)

Cardiovascular System

d)

Arterial System

42.
What structures make up the cardiovascular system?
a)
Heart, lungs, & veins
b)
Heart, veins, arteries, & capillaries
c)
Heart, skin, bones, & brain
d)
Heart, lung, arteries, & capillaries
43.

What is the correct path through the circulatory system which describes the passage of a blood clot originating in the left leg?

a)

Vena cava → left atrium → left ventricle → lungs → right atrium → right ventricle → aorta

b)

Vena cava → right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → aorta

c)

Vena cava → left atrium → right atrium → lungs → left ventricle → right ventricle → aorta

d)

Vena cava → right atrium → left atrium → lungs → right ventricle → left ventricle → aorta

44.

What divides the left side of the heart from the left side?

a)

Atrium

b)

Ventricles

c)

Wall

d)

Septum

45.

How can the circulatory system promote heat retention/conservation, such as on a cold day?

a)

Vasoconstriction

b)

Vasodilation

c)

Decreasing tunica media contraction

d)

Increasing capillary surface area

46.

A tiny blood vessel that allows for exchange between the blood and cells in the tissues in the body is called a

a)

Blood vessel

b)

Vein

c)

Capillary

d)

Artery

47.

The left ventricle has a larger muscle, why?

a)

Because the blood is thicker when oxygenated

b)

This side pushes blood around the whole body which needs more power

c)

The aorta puts up a lot of resistance

d)

Genetic abnormality

48.

Which Blood flow cycle, starts at the left ventricle and ends at the right atrium and carries oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?

a)

Pulmonary Circulation

b)

Systemic Circulation

c)

Both 1 & 2

d)

None of the above

49.

The heart is best described as a:

a)

muscular pump

b)

storage chamber

c)

message center

d)

filtration unit

50.

Neutrophils and Lymphocytes are examples of:

a)

platelets

b)

thrombocytes

c)

erythrocytes

d)

leukocytes

51.

Which of the following is the correct order for the electrical signal of a heartbeat?

a)

AV node – SA node – AV bundle – Purkinje Network

b)

AV bundle – SA node – AV node – Purkinje Network

c)

SA node – AV node – AV bundle – Purkinje Network

d)

SA node – Purkinje Network – AV node – AV bundle

52.

Why does blood turn dark red as it circulates through the body?

a)

It starts to clot

b)

It gets old and dirty flowing through the body

c)

The oxygen in it is replaced with carbon dioxide

d)

The farther blood is from the heart, the more dark red it is

53.

What happens to blood when it is pumped into the thin_walled blood vessels of the lungs?

a)

Platelets are exchanged for plasma

b)

Carbon dioxide is replaced with oxygen

c)

Blood fills the lungs and causes coughing

d)

Nothing _ the lungs are just a place blood goes through on its way back to the heart

54.

_______ are the smallest blood vessels with the _______ walls in order to maximize diffusion of nutrients in and out of the interstitial fluid.

a)

Arteries; thinnest

b)

Venules; thickest

c)

Arterioles; thickest

d)

Capillaries; thinnest

55.

Prevents blood from flowing back into the atria when the ventricles contract.

a)

Aorta

b)

AV node

c)

Tricuspid and bicuspid valves

d)

Left atrium

e)

Semilunar valves

56.

One of the body’s largest blood vessels that transports blood from the body region below the diaphragm to the heart.

a)

Aorta

b)

Pulmonary trunk

c)

Pulmonary veins

d)

Left ventricle

e)

Inferior vena cava

57.

When this chamber contracts it pushes blood through the tricuspid valve.

a)

Left atrium

b)

Left ventricle

c)

Right atrium

d)

Right ventricle

e)

Aorta

58.

Initiates the action potential that causes the heart to beat.

a)

SA node

b)

AV node

c)

Semilunar valves

d)

Tricuspid & bicuspid valves

e)

Aorta

59.

Responsible for distributing electrical impulses throughout the heart.

a)

SA node

b)

AV node

c)

Semilunar valves

d)

Tricuspid & bicuspid valves

e)

Aorta

60.

1. Heart rate multiplied by stroke volume equals what?

a)

Heart beat

b)

Cardiac output

c)

Systole

d)

Cardiac cycle

61.

1. Vasodilation is…

a)

When blood vessels decease in diameter

b)

When blood vessels increase in diameter

c)

A rise in core body temperature

d)

A decrease in core body temperature

62.

After receiving blood from the pulmonary vein, the blood will take the route of…

a)

Left atrium, left ventricle, aorta

b)

Right atrium, right ventricle, aorta

c)

Left ventricle, left atrium, aorta

d)

Right ventricle, right atrium, aorta

63.

The role of capillaries is to:

a)

Carry oxygen and nutrients to cells, and take carbon dioxide away from the cells

b)

Carry deoxygenated blood and waste away from body cells and to the heart

c)

Take oxygenated blood to the heart

d)

Maintain oxygen levels in blood

64.

Systole is...

a)

the word used to describe the heart and its functions

b)

when the heart contracts, the blood is forced out of the heart

c)

the name of the blood leaving the body

d)

when the heart relaxes, blood enters the heart

65.

What is unique about the pulmonary artery?

a)

Blood flows through it

b)

It carries oxygen-rich blood, whereas most arteries only carry oxygen-poor blood.

c)

It carries both oxygen-poor and oxygen-rich blood, whereas most arteries only carry one or the other.

d)

It carries oxygen-poor blood, whereas most arteries only carry oxygen-rich blood.

66.

How do the lungs interact with the cardiovascular system?

a)

It has the oxygen that oxygen-poor blood needs to become oxygen-rich

b)

It pumps the blood

c)

It carries the blood

d)

It stores the blood

67.

Interpret the meaning of the term: Myocardium

a)

Outer layer of the heart

b)

Inner layer of the heart

c)

Heart muscle layer

d)

Heart marrow layer

68.

Which of these is PRODUCED BY cellular respiration?

a)

O2 and Energy

b)

CO2, Energy and heat

c)

Glucose and Energy

d)

O2, Energy and heat

69.

In the capillaries (small vessels) of the lungs, the RBC changes to a bright red color. This means the RBC now carries which gas?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbon dioxide

70.

Interpret the meaning of the term: Tachycardia

a)

Normal heart rate

b)

Fast heart rate (>100 BPM)

c)

Slow heart rate (<60 BPM)

d)

Heart failure

71.

Which is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?

a)

deliver O2 and nutrients to cells

b)

remove CO2 and wastes from cells

c)

break down carbohydrates into glucose

d)

transport other materials through body

72.

Blood cell that protect the body against infection

a)

Platelets

b)

Plasma

c)

Hemoglobin

d)

White Blood Cells

e)

Blood

73.

Types of cells in the blood that causes blood clots to form

a)

Platelets

b)

Blood

c)

Plasma

d)

Hemoglobin

e)

White blood cells

74.

A universal donor

a)

Type O

b)

Type AB

c)

Type B

d)

Type A

75.

Can donate red blood cells to only AB but can receive from all others.

a)

Type O

b)

Type AB

c)

Type B

d)

Type A