Download Practice Questions for Exam 4 As you prepare for the exam you

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Practice Questions for Exam 4
As you prepare for the exam you should review all of your lecture notes, study guides,
videos, and previous quizzes. The following are a sample of the type of questions that
could be asked on the upcoming exam. I do not provide a key as some of the questions
will show up on the exam. If you are able to answer the following questions then you are
doing well in your preparation. If you need help in understanding any of the concepts
please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or stop by my office.
1. The type of blood vessels that function in the exchange of materials (nutrients,
gases, etc).
2. The type of blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:
3. True or False: All arteries carry oxygenated blood.
4. True or False: Arteries contain valves that function to prevent the backflow of blood.
5. ___________The term used to describe a weakness of an arterial wall resulting in a
ballooning out of an artery.
6. The type of formed element in blood that specializes in clot formation:
A. Oxycyte
B. Leukocyte
C. Thrombocyte
D. Erythrocyte
7. The molecule that functions to carry oxygen in red blood cells is called
A. myoglobin
B. endoglobin
C. heparin
D. hemoglobin
8. This type of WBC increases in number during an acute bacterial infection and
contributes to pus at sites of infections.
a. Neutrophil
B. Monocyte
C. Thrombocyte
D. Lymphocyte
9. In a normal blood sample, which blood cell type will be the least numerous?
a. Neutrophil
B. Monocyte
C. Thrombocyte
D. Basophil
10. The blood type that is considered to be the universal donor.
11. The inside lining (innermost) layer of the heart is called the :_________________
12. The pacemaker of the heart is the ___________________
13. The second heart sound is caused by blood hitting and closing what specific valves.
A. Atrioventricular valves B. Semilunar Valves
C. Aortic SL valve only
14. Term that describes an abnormal heart sound produced by an abnormal pattern of
blood flow in the heart: ___________________
15. On an ECG, which wave is related to the repolarization
of the ventricles?
16. Describe the intrinsic conduction system of the heart
and the order that an action potential flows though the
heart.
17. A RBC located in the right ventricle of the heart will flow
through which valve next :
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18. A RBC located in the left atrium is going to be:
A. sickle shaped B. blue in color
C. deoxygenated
D. oxygenated
19. Term for an abnormally rapid heartbeat at rest, that is faster than 100 beats per
minute:
20. The contraction phase of the ventricles is referred to as: __________________
21. True or False: Surfactant is the type of fluid that reduces surface tension in the
alveoli.
22. True or False: The phrenic nerve stimulates the
diaphragm muscle for breathing.
23. True or False: The respiratory system helps regulate
blood pH
24. True or False: The site of gas exchange between
the blood and air occurs at the trachea.
25. __________The pharynx consists of three portions.
Name the superior portion of the pharynx that has
the openings of the auditory tubes (Eustachian
tubes).
26. Neatly draw and label an ECG wave and describe
what happens to the heart during each of the
waves.
27. Describe valvular stenosis and valvular
incompetence.
28. Chest pain resulting from ischemia of the
myocardium is called _______________
29. Label the parts of heart in the diagram.
30. Calculate the cardiac output for someone who has a
heart rate of 70 beats/minute and a stroke volume of 80 ml/beat.
31. Explain the following disorders: Heart murmurs, Myocardial Infarction, Coronary
atherosclerosis, Aneurysm
32. Describe the difference between a thrombus and an embolus
33. Describe the following treatments: Angioplasty, Coronary bypass surgery
34. Describe in detail how the two sounds (lub-dub) of the heartbeat are formed:
35. Describe the route of blood flow through the heart, be sure to include where a red
blood cell is oxygenated and deoxygenated and the various valves that the red blood
cell will pass through.
36. Name the type of blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
37. Name the type of blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
38. Name the type of blood vessel where nutrients and gases are exchanged.
39. Blood type that is considered to be the universal donor?
40. Blood type that is considered to be the universal recipient?
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41. A person with blood type AB will, 1) contain what type of blood antigens, 2) contain
what type of antibodies in plasma, 3) Be able to donate blood to, 4) Be able to
receive blood from.
42. Describe hemolytic anemia (erythroblastosis fetalis) and the conditions that can
cause such a disorder
43. Describe the treatment that will protect the disorders occurrence
44. Describe the following:
A. Hematocrit
B.
Types of granulocytes
C.
Types of agranulocytes
D.
Type of WBC that secretes antibodies
E.
Term used to describe a relatively low leukocyte count
F.
Varicose veins
G.
Hemorrhoids
H.
Aneurysm
I.
Erythropoietin
J.
Life span of a typical red blood cell
45. What is the normal pH of blood?
46. Name the two main components of blood and state what each consists of:
47. Name two differences between leukocytes and erythrocytes
48. Describe the structure and function of hemoglobin
49. Explain why fecal matter is normally brown and urine is yellow?
50. Label the blood vessel diagrams in your study guide and notes. Be sure to indicate
if the blood vessel is Right or Left and if it is an Artery or Vein. These diagrams
will definitely be on the exam.
51. Which of the following an example of a restrictive pulmonary disorder?
A. Fibrotic lung disease
B. Bronchitis
C. Pneumonia
D. Asthma
52. A condition characterized by the destruction of the walls of the alveoli resulting is
decrease in surface area for gas exchange – person has to forcefully exhale to move
air out of the lungs.
53. Type II alveolar cells (septal cells) secrete a fluid to reduce the surface tension
within the alveoli. The name given to this fluid is:_________________________
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54. Name the instrument that is used for a pulmonary function test. It is used to measure
how quickly you can move air in and out of the lungs. ___________________
55. The brain stem contains two important areas that function to regulate breathing rate.
These areas are the pons and the _______________________
56. List the relative abundance of leukocytes in a normal blood smear from the greatest
amount to the least amount.