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10 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is a small terminal branch of an artery, which ends in capillaries? |
a. Vein b. Venule c. Arteriole d. Atrium |
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Which term refers to the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction? |
a. Stroke volume b. Radial pulse c. Cardiac output d. Heart rate |
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Which of the following is a system of organs that collects oxygen from the external environment and transports it to the bloodstream? |
a. Integumentary system b. Respiratory system c. Endocrine system d. Immune system |
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When should the three measurements for resting heart rate be taken for greatest accuracy? |
a. At the same time each day upon waking b. Five minutes apart c. After working out d. Immediately before bed |
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What is a life-sustaining fluid that supplies the body’s organs and cells with oxygen and nutrients and helps regulate body temperature, fight infections, and remove waste products? |
a. Rheum b. Blood c. Bile d. Exudate |
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What term describes the number of heart beats per minute and the amount of blood pumped per beat? |
a. Blood pressure b. Heart rate c. Stroke volume d. Cardiac output |
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Arterioles branch out into vessels know as what? |
a. Venules b. Capillaries c. Blood vessels d. Veins |
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Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs through which of the following vessels? |
a. Aortic arch b. Pulmonary veins c. Aortic valve d. Pulmonary arteries |
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Dysfunctional breathing results in an increase in the activity level of which of the following secondary respiratory muscles? |
a. Scalenes b. Rectus abdominis c. Internal oblique d. Diaphragm |
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In which of the following structures are water and chemicals exchanged between the blood and tissues? |
a. Atrioventricular node b. Sinoatrial node c. Venules d. Capillaries |
