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RMSR Quiz 14 (Chapter 10)
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1Leukocytes account for about what percent of the volume of normal, healthy blood?
- A1%
- B15%
- C90%
- D40-45%
2Please briefly summarize the pulmonary circuit.
- ADeoxygenated blood is carried from the heart to the lungs via pulmonary arteries, then the freshly oxygenated blood is returned to the heart via pulmonary veins.
- BDeoxygenated blood is carried from the heart to the lungs via pulmonary veins, then the freshly oxygenated blood is returned to the heart via pulmonary arteries.
- COxygenated blood is carried from the heart to the lungs via pulmonary arteries, then the freshly deoxygenated blood is returned to the heart via the pulmonary veins.
- DOxygenated blood is carried from the heart to the lungs via the pulmonary veins, then the freshly deoxygenated blood is returned to the heart via pulmonary arteries.
3Please briefly summarize the systemic circuit.
- AThe heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the body via arteries, arterioles, and capillaries. The oxygenated blood then returns to the heart via venules and veins.
- BThe heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the body via veins, venules, and capillaries. The oxygenated blood then returns to the heart via arterioles and arteries.
- CThe heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body via arteries, arterioles, and capillaries. The deoxygenated blood then returns to the heart via venules and veins.
- DThe heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body via veins, venules, and capillaries. The deoxygenated blood then returns to the heart via arterioles and arteries.
4Is it good or bad that plasma leaks into the interstitial spaces?
- AIt is bad because it can cause lymphadema.
- BIt is bad because it only happens during disease states, but good because it helps the body fight the disease.
- CIt is bad, but luckily only happens during disease states.
- DIt is good because it provides the body with additional nutrients, but it can cause lymphadema if it is not drained.
5The triceps brachii, occipitofrontalis, and soleus are all types of what?
- Ablood vessels
- Bbones
- Ccardiac muscles
- Dskeletal muscles
6What is osseous tissue?
- Aa type of soft, gelatinous connective tissue
- Banother name for cartilage
- Cbone tissue
- Dthe membrane in synovial joints
7A biaxial joint is a type of what?
- Aamphiarthrosis
- Bcartilaginous joint
- Cdiarthrosis
- Dfibrous joint
8Which term denotes the muscular contractions and relaxations that propel food through the GI tract?
- Alysolysis
- Bmastication
- Cmicturition
- Dperistalsis
9What is the difference between afferent and efferent nerves?
- AAfferent nerves are distinct to the autonomic nervous system.
- BInformation travels towards the brain via afferent nerves, but away from the brain via efferent nerves.
- CInformation travels towards the brain via efferent nerves, but away from the brain via afferent nerves.
- DThe afferent fibers are the motor pathways, and the efferent fibers are the sensory pathways.
10Which statement differentiates the somatic nervous system from the autonomic nervous system?
- AThe somatic nervous system includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
- BThe somatic system is also known as the rest and digest system.
- CThe somatic system is more concerned with sensing the external environment.
- DAll of these statements accurately differentiate the somatic nervous system from the autonomic nervous system.
11Which statement distinguishes gray matter from white matter?
- AGray matter contains neurons with few or no myelinated axons.
- BGray matter contains neurons with few or no synapses between them.
- CGray matter has a much higher lipid content than white matter.
- DAll of these statements are true.
12The endocrine system...
- A...produces hormones that act as signals.
- B...produces lymphocytes that act as signals.
- C...secretes its products through ducts.
- D...seldom involves negative feedback loops.
13A mesh ‘tube’ inserted into a natural passage/conduit in the body to prevent or counteract a disease-induced, localized flow constriction
- ADurham tube
- BPEG tube
- Cstent
- Dtruss
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