A&P Cardiovasucular STUMP Triva

True or False: Oxygen-poor blood is blue in the human body.

False

List three (3) substances found in blood plasma.

1. water

2. Proteins

3. Nutrients

What blood type is shown by the following blood typing test?

B+

**List the steps of blood clotting in the correct order.

1. Platelet plug

2. Vascular spasm

3. Coagulation 

**Put the layers of the heart wall and its coverings in order from superficial to deep:

A. Epicardium

B. Pericardial cavity

C. Myocardium

D. Parietal pericardium

E. Endocardium

D, B, A, C, E

Which chambers are also known as the “discharging chambers”?

Ventricles

Which side of the heart pumps the Pulmonary Circuit?

Right

**Put the nodes of the heart’s intrinsic conduction system in order:

A. Bundle of His

B. Sinoatrial Node

C. Atrioventricular Node

D. Purkinje Fibers

B, C, A, D

**List three functions of the vascular system.

1. Deliver oxygen and nutrients

2. Carry away cell wastes

3. Maintain blood pressure

**What is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?

Systolic = when ventricle contracted (higher pressure)

Diastolic = ventricles relaxed (lower pressure)

What is the only vein that carries oxygen-rich blood?

Pulmonary vein

**Compare the structure and function of veins and arteries.

Arteries = carry blood AWAY from the heart, thicker tunica media

Veins = carry blood TOWARDS the heart, larger lumen, have valves to prevent backflow

**What is hypertension? What are 3 factors that can lead to hypertension?

Hypertension, high blood pressure, can be caused by genetics (family history), lifestyle (diet, lack of exercise), stress, medications, tobacco/alcohol consumption, etc.