Biology 2060 - Anatomy and Physiology II » Summer 2020 » Lecture Exam 1

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Question #1
Which action leads to the closure of the right atrioventricular valve?
A.   Contraction of the right atrium
B.   Relaxation of the right ventricle
C.   Contraction of the right ventricle
D.   Contraction of the left atrium
E.   Relaxation of the left atrium
Question #2
Metabolically, cardiac muscle relies on
A.   aerobic metabolism using glycolysis of glycogen to meet most ATP demands.
B.   aerobic metabolism using many mitochondria and a rich supply of myoglobin.
C.   anaerobic metabolism using glycolytic enzymes to quickly generate ATP.
D.   anaerobic metabolism using myoglobin, creatin kinase, and ketone bodies.
Question #3
A drug that decreased calcium levels in a muscle cell and thereby lowered the number of crossbridges formed during the heart's contractions would be a
A.   negative inotropic agent.
B.   positive chronotropic agent.
C.   positive inotropic agent.
D.   negative chronotropic agent.
Question #4
The shutting of the semilunar valves occurs during which phase?
A.   Late ventricular diastole
B.   Isovolumetric contraction
C.   Atrial contraction and ventricular filling
D.   Ventricular ejection
E.   Isovolumetric relaxation
Question #5
During the plateau phase of a cardiac muscle cell's action potential, the membrane stays
A.   repolarized as sodium enters and calcium exits.
B.   depolarized as potassium exits and calcium enters.
C.   hyperpolarized as potassium enters and calcium exits.
D.   hyperpolarized as sodium and calcium exit.
E.   depolarized as potassium enters and calcium exits.
Question #6
The formation of a web-like polymer of fibrin occurs late in the ________ pathway.
A.   intrinsic
B.   common
C.   extrinsic
Question #7
Which events occur during the recycling of aged or damaged erythrocytes? (Order is not important.) a: The heme group is converted into biliverdin. b: Bilirubin is placed in long-term storage in the liver. c: The iron ions in hemoglobin are removed. d: The iron ions are stored in the liver. e: The iron ions are stored in the red bone marrow. f: Membrane proteins and globin proteins are broken down and reused. g: The erythrocyte contents, excluding the globins, are excreted unchanged via the digestive tract.
A.   a, b, c, e, f
B.   c, d, g
C.   a, b, c, g
D.   c, e, g
E.   a, c, d, f
Question #8
Plasma makes up about ________ percent of a centrifuged sample of whole blood.
A.   75
B.   25
C.   45
D.   55
E.   35
Question #9
Beta-globulins transport ________, whereas gamma-globulins are ________.
A.   lipids, heavy metals
B.   antibodies, lipids
C.   iron ions, antibodies
D.   clotting factors, hormones
E.   oxygen, clotting proteins
Question #10
Which are functions performed by the fibrous skeleton of the heart? a: Separates the atria and ventricles b: Anchors the heart valves c: Provides electrical insulation between the atria and ventricles d: Provides the framework for the attachment of the myocardium e: None of these are true functions of the fibrous skeleton of the heart
A.   a, b, c, d
B.   a, c, d
C.   e
D.   b, d
E.   a, d
Question #11
Which are differences between cardiac muscle tissue and skeletal muscle tissue? a: The sarcoplasmic reticulum in cardiac muscle is less extensive. b: The sarcoplasmic reticulum in cardiac muscle is more organized. c: Cardiac muscle has intercalated discs; skeletal muscle does not. d: Cardiac muscle has 1 or 2 nuclei per cell; skeletal muscle has multiple nuclei per cell. e: Cardiac muscle has more well-defined terminal cisternae.
A.   b, c, e
B.   a, c, d
C.   b, d, e
D.   a, c, e
E.   a, b, e
Question #12
The term "epicardium" is another name for the
A.   mediastinum.
B.   visceral layer of the serosal pericardium.
C.   external layer of the fibrous pericardium.
D.   parietal layer of the serosal pericardium.
E.   myocardium.
Question #13
The opening and closing of the heart valves is caused by
A.   contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the great vessels leaving the heart.
B.   contraction and relaxation of papillary muscles that pull on heart strings.
C.   action potentials within the cusps of the valves.
D.   pressure changes of alternating contraction and relaxation during the cardiac cycle.
Question #14
Which circuit of the cardiovascular system is responsible for sending blood to the kidneys, stomach, and pelvic regions?
A.   Systemic circuit
B.   Coronary circuit
C.   Visceral circuit
D.   Pulmonary circuit
Question #15
During the S-T segment, what is occurring within cardiac muscle cells?
A.   Potassium is entering atrial cells and sodium is leaving ventricular cells.
B.   Calcium is entering and potassium is leaving ventricular cells.
C.   Sodium is rapidly diffusing out of atrial muscle cells.
D.   Sodium channels are beginning to open in ventricular cells and calcium is entering through slow channels in atrial cells.
Question #16
Leukocytes are the ________ of the formed elements, and leukocytes have ________.
A.   smallest, prominent nuclei
B.   smallest, no nucleus
C.   largest, prominent nuclei
D.   largest, no nucleus
Question #17
Vagal tone refers to the
A.   increasing of the heart rate above its inherent rhythm by sympathetic stimulation.
B.   increasing of the heart rate above its inherent rhythm by parasympathetic stimulation.
C.   decreasing of the heart rate below its inherent rhythm by parasympathetic stimulation.
D.   decreasing of the heart rate below its inherent rhythm by sympathetic stimulation.
Question #18
Which carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
A.   Pulmonary trunk
B.   Pulmonary arteries
C.   Pulmonary veins
D.   Superior vena cava
E.   Inferior vena cava
Question #19
The smallest and most abundant plasma proteins are the
A.   globulins.
B.   fibrinogens.
C.   albumins.
D.   prothrombins.
E.   endocrine hormones.
Question #20
During platelet plug formation, platelets begin to stick to
A.   collagen with the assistance of von Willebrand factor.
B.   prostacyclin with the assistance of activated factor V.
C.   collagen with the assistance of prothrombin.
D.   proconvertin with the assistance of factor IX.
E.   prostacyclin with the assistance of thromboxane A2.
Question #21
What is the sequence of events in the transmission of an impulse through the heart muscle? a: AV node b: AV bundle c: SA node d: Through the atria e: Through the ventricles f: Bundle branches g: Purkinje fibers
A.   d, b, a, c, f, g, e
B.   c, d, a, f, b, g, e
C.   c, d, a, b, f, g, e
D.   b, a, d, c, f, g, e
E.   f, g, d, c, b, a, e
Question #22
The papillary muscles attach to the cusps of the atrioventricular valves by means of the
A.   tendinous cords.
B.   conus arteriosus.
C.   pectinate muscles.
D.   tricuspid valve.
E.   trabeculae carneae.
Question #23
Oxygen-poor blood is ________ in color.
A.   light blue
B.   bright red
C.   dark blue
D.   dark red
Question #24
The serous fluid within the pericardial cavity works to
A.   slow the heart rate.
B.   lubricate membranes of the pericardium.
C.   eliminate blood pressure spikes.
D.   equalize the pressure in the great vessels.
E.   All of the choices are correct.
Question #25
Cardiac output is the amount of blood that is pumped
A.   by both ventricles in one minute.
B.   by a single ventricle in one minute.
C.   by both ventricles in one hour.
D.   by the left ventricle into the aorta in one beat.
E.   by a single ventricle in one hour.
Question #26
Typically, there are ________ papillary muscles that project from the wall of the left ventricle and attach to the tendinous cords that support the left AV valve.
A.   three
B.   no
C.   two
D.   a highly variable number of
E.   six
Question #27
During a cardiac cycle, how many of the four chambers contract at any one time?
A.   2
B.   4
C.   1
D.   Highly variable, depending on the heart beat rate
E.   None of the choices is correct.
Question #28
Which depicts the order of cell formation in erythropoiesis? a: Proerythroblast b: Normoblast c: Myeloid stem cell d: Reticulocyte e: Erythroblast f: Mature erythrocyte `
A.   c, a, b, e, d, f
B.   a, b, c, e, d, f
C.   c, a, e, b, d, f
D.   a, c, d, b, e, f
E.   c, a, b, e, d, f
F.   c, b, a, d, e, f
Question #29
Blood plasma is slightly ________; if pH drifts out of the normal range, dire consequences can result from alterations in the structure of ________.
A.   basic, glucose
B.   acidic, glucose
C.   acidic, proteins
D.   acidic, glycogen
E.   basic, proteins
Question #30
Which type of leukocyte releases histamine?
A.   Basophil
B.   Lymphocyte
C.   Monocyte
D.   Neutrophil
E.   Eosinophil
Question #31
The process of producing the formed elements of blood is called
A.   erythroblastosis.
B.   hemopoiesis.
C.   agglutination.
D.   leukopenia.
E.   leukocytosis.
Question #32
Once an SA nodal cell reaches threshold, the depolarization phase occurs during which
A.   sodium moves out through slow voltage-gated channels.
B.   potassium moves out through fast voltage-gated channels.
C.   potassium comes in through fast voltage-gated channels.
D.   calcium moves out through slow voltage-gated channels.
E.   calcium comes in through fast voltage-gated channels.
Question #33
If a patient becomes dehydrated, the percentage of plasma in a centrifuged sample of his or her blood would likely
A.   increase.
B.   decrease.
C.   not change.
Question #34
During hemopoiesis, the lymphoid line forms lymphocytes only.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #35
The type of leukocyte that will migrate in the blood and take up residence in the tissues as a macrophage is a(n)
A.   neutrophil.
B.   basophil.
C.   monocyte.
D.   lymphocyte.
E.   eosinophil.
Question #36
The heart valves
A.   are only used in the fetal heart.
B.   permit the passage of blood in one direction.
C.   direct the conduction impulse through the heart muscle.
D.   stabilize and hold the arteries leaving the heart.
E.   separate the right and left sides of the heart.
Question #37
Extensions from megakaryocytes that extend through blood vessel walls in red marrow are sliced off from the cells by the force of blood flow. These extensions are
A.   reticulocytes.
B.   promegakaryocytes.
C.   myeloid stem cells.
D.   late erythroblasts.
E.   platelets.
Question #38
Platelets play a key role in ________, but if they are not used they are broken down after about ________ days.
A.   hemostasis, 9
B.   hematopoiesis, 120
C.   hemostasis, 120
D.   hematopoiesis, 9
Question #39
Prostacyclin is an eicosanoid that acts as a
A.   platelet repellant.
B.   platelet attractant.
Question #40
Platelets are formed elements.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #41
Which feature permits the compression necessary to pump large volumes of blood out of the ventricles?
A.   Absence of oxygenated blood in the atria
B.   Presence of papillary muscles in the ventricles
C.   Negative pressure inside the ventricles
D.   Arrangement of cardiac muscle in the heart wall
E.   Presence of skeletal muscle tissue in the heart skeleton
Question #42
Which leukocytes are derived from the myeloid line?
A.   Basophils and eosinophils
B.   Lymphocytes
C.   Neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, and monocytes
D.   Neutrophils
E.   Lymphocytes and monocytes
Question #43
The viscosity of blood is ________ proportional to the number of erythrocytes and ________ proportional to the amount of fluid.
A.   directly, directly
B.   indirectly, indirectly
C.   indirectly, directly
D.   directly, indirectly
Question #44
The reason it is more appropriate to call an erythrocyte a "formed element" rather than a "cell" is that erythrocytes
A.   are actually dead.
B.   are not red.
C.   lack a nucleus and organelles.
D.   have lots of inclusion molecules.
E.   can form a rouleau when moving through a capillary.
Question #45
Old erythrocytes are phagocytized in the
A.   liver.
B.   liver and spleen.
C.   spleen and lung.
D.   spleen.
E.   lung.
Question #46
Which term best describes the function of blood when considering the presence of leukocytes and antibodies?
A.   Prevention
B.   Transportation
C.   Regulation
D.   Protection
Question #47
If agglutination occurs after a blood transfusion, it may indicate
A.   the donor had type O blood.
B.   the wrong blood type was used.
C.   there were no agglutinins (antibodies) in the recipient blood.
D.   the recipient had type AB blood.
Question #48
Which describes the endocardium? a: Has single layer of epithelium b: Has layer of areolar connective tissue c: Epithelial cells are squamous d: Epithelial cells are cuboidal e: Has layer of adipose connective tissue f: Has patches of myocardium
A.   a, b, d
B.   a, d, e
C.   a, e, f
D.   a, b, c, e
E.   a, b, c
Question #49
Sympathetic innervation of the heart a: increases the heart rate b: decreases the heart rate c: increases the force of contractions d: decreases the force of contractions e: has no effect on contraction force
A.   c
B.   d
C.   a
D.   b
E.   e
Question #50
Which type of muscle cell exhibits a longer refractory period?
A.   Skeletal muscle cell
B.   Cardiac muscle cell
Question #51
A malnourished person might have abnormally low levels of plasma proteins. As a result, colloid osmotic pressure
A.   decreases, and there is fluid retention in the interstitial space.
B.   decreases, and so blood volume is abnormally high.
C.   increases, and so blood volume is abnormally high.
D.   increases, and there is fluid retention in the interstitial space.
Question #52
An individual's hematocrit would vary with
A.   All of the choices are correct.
B.   age.
C.   sex.
D.   altitude.
Question #53
The carbon dioxide molecules that bind to the hemoglobin molecule are attached to the ________ units.
A.   iron
B.   heme
C.   globin
D.   calcium
Question #54
An autorhythmic heart cell is one in which
A.   action potentials are initiated by the autonomic nervous system.
B.   action potentials are stimulated by internal stores of acetylcholine.
C.   action potentials always occur at exactly the same frequency.
D.   action potentials fire spontaneously.
E.   all filaments contract and relax with a high degree of synchrony.
Question #55
One of the functions of blood is to regulate fluid levels in the body. If too much fluid escapes from the bloodstream and enters the tissues, blood pressure will
A.   increase.
B.   decrease.
Question #56
Which valve prevents the backflow of blood into the left ventricle when the ventricles relax?
A.   Aortic semilunar valve
B.   Right atrioventricular valve
C.   Pulmonary semilunar valve
D.   None of the choices is correct.
E.   Left atrioventricular valve
Question #57
The membrane of a contractile cardiac muscle cell contains
A.   fast voltage-gated sodium channels and fast voltage-gated calcium channels.
B.   fast voltage-gated sodium channels and slow voltage-gated calcium channels.
C.   slow voltage-gated sodium channels and fast voltage-gated calcium channels.
D.   slow voltage-gated sodium channels and slow voltage-gated calcium channels.
Question #58
The function of the coronary sinus is to
A.   take blood from the coronary circulation to the right atrium.
B.   connect the top and bottom halves of the heart.
C.   guide the inferior vena cava into the right atrium.
D.   guide the aorta out of the heart.
E.   shunt blood from the right atrium to the left atrium.
Question #59
`One of the unhealthy effects of blood doping is to
A.   decrease the blood pressure in the arteries.
B.   decrease the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.
C.   increase the carbon dioxide carrying capacity of the blood.
D.   increase the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.
E.   increase the viscosity of the blood.
Question #60
As blood is pumped out of the heart and into the major arteries leaving the
A.   pushes against the atrioventricular valves and opens them.
B.   pushes against the semilunar valves and closes them.
C.   pushes against the semilunar valves and opens them.
D.   fills the cusps of the atrioventricular valve causing opening of the bicuspid and closure of the tricuspid.
E.   fills the cusps of the semilunar valves, causing them to expand and block the backflow of blood

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