Chapter 12-14 wrong answers from exam 2

systole

Contraction of the ventricles is called

__________.

The muscular walls of the atria are thinner than those of the ventricles.

Which of the following statements is true about the anatomy of the heart?

pericardial cavity

The heart is surrounded by the

elastic

Thick-walled vessels, which are large and extremely resilient, are called ________

arteries.

nonspecific; specific

Innate immunity is ______________ whereas adaptive immunity is ________________.

pathogen

A foreign microorganism that may cause disease in humans is called a(n)

systolic pressure

Consider a blood pressure reading of 120/80. 120 corresponds to the

lymphedema

In the condition called ________, interstitial fluids accumulate in a region in which drainage has been blocked.

Capillaries

________ permit the exchange of nutrients, dissolved gases, and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues.

tachycardia

A faster-than-normal heart rate is called

increase in cardiac output

If a decline in blood pressure or oxygen concentrations occurs, the cardiac centers then call for a(n) ________.

secretions of sebaceous glands

Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier, which is an innate defense mechanism?

palmar arch

Which of the following is(are) an anastomosis(es)?

dense bands of tough, elastic connective tissue

The skeleton of the heart consists of

cardiac output

The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle in one minute is called the

ascending aorta

Identify the structure labeled "G."

They can reset the temperature-regulating center in the hypothalamus and raise the body temperature

Which is true regarding pyrogens?

erythropoietin

Which hormone is released by the kidneys when blood pressure falls or the oxygen content of the blood becomes abnormally low?

NK cells

Which of the following functions in immunological surveillance?

coronary artery disease

A disorder resulting from the buildup of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries is called

coronary

Systemic circulation is to the body as the _______________ circulation is to the heart.