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The distinguishing characteristic of red blood cells is they

contain Hemoglobin

The distinguishing characteristic of white blood cells is they

Function as part of the immune system



the distinguishing characteristic of platelets is they

function in the clotting of blood

what happens in the Vascular system

Venules directly connect the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems

What is the sac around the hear that secretes a lubricating fluid to prevent friction

Pericardium

the heart muscle is called the

Myocardium

which of the following valves controls the flow of blood from the ventricles into the aorta

Mitral

which of the following vessels carries blood to the lungs

Pulmonary trunk

which is the first heart chamber to receive blood from the Vena Cava

Right atrium

a client has a history of heart attack and has reduced blood flow to the heart. Which of the following vessels is most involved

Vena Cava

Heart sounds (s1/s2) are caused by

Closure of the heart valves

how many valves are in the heart and what do they do

4 sets of valves keep the blood moving in the right direction

The heart valves that are anchored by Chordae Tendinae include

Atrioventricular valves

what is the term for rapid hear rate

Tachyardia

what is the term for slow heart rate

Bradycardia

which portion of the cardiac cycle performs relaxation of the ventricles during filling

Diastole

Applying deep pressure during massage to the neck near the sadomasochistic muscle could compress which artery

External Carotid

Deep extended pressure behind the knee is contraindicated because of potential damage to which artery

Popliteal

which of the following veins is located in the arm

Basilic

which of the following is a temporary diminished supply of blood to tissue

Ischemia

Antigens are destroyed or suppressed by

antibodies

what ability of the body is the key to immunity

recognize self and nonself

Nonspecific immunity includes which kind of responese

Fever and inflammatory response

the first line of defense for the body is

sking and mucous membranes

swelling of an injured body part is due to

increase permeability

clear interstitial tissue fluid is called

plasma

both lymphatic ducts empty fluid into the

subclavian veins

allergy is a condition of

overactive immune reponse

what is an important fact or principle about lymphatic drainage

it does not take much pressure to move lymph fluid

lymph nodes are unique round structures that do which of the following

prevent bacteria and viruses from entering the blood stream

Lymphatic vessels function to

pick up excess interstitial fluid and return it to the blood stream


Help the control of blood volume and prevention of edema

The largest lymphoid organ is

the spleen

the largest collection of lymph nodes are in the

3 places; Cervical, Inguinal, Axillary

which of the following is NOT a component of lymph

red blood cells

what happens before lymph enters the vascular system

the thoracic duct drains the entire left side plus the lower right side