Endothelium - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pathophysiology : The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children: Chapter 31: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System functions of the circulatory system - ANS -delivery of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, cells of the immune system, and other substances to body tissues -removal of waste products cellular metabolism vascular endothelium - ANS -critical component of the circulatory system -considered by some to be a separate organ -multifunctional tissue -its ...

Tunica Intima correct answersinternal-contains endothelium Tunica Media correct answers(middle)-layers of elastin and smooth muscle cells, where vasoconstriction/dilation occurs Tunica Externa correct answers(external)-loosely woven collagen fibers, also contains nerves/elastin fibers/lymph vessels Elastic Arteries correct answers(Conducting)-located near the heart, aorta and branches, largest in diameter Muscular Arteries correct answers(Distributing)-majority of 'named' arteries,...

Biol 235 Sample Questions and Answers Rated A+ (Athabasca University) Test Bank. Package Title: Testbank Question type: Multiple Choice 1) Which of the following terms identifies the anatomical region found between the lungs that extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and from the first rib to the diaphragm? a) Epicardium b) Abdominal cavity c) Pericardium d) Mediastinum e) Thoracic cavity Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Study Objective 1: SO 20.1 Describe the anatomical location...

Bio 253 Quiz 4 Graded A+ aortic valve heart valve between the left ventricle and the aorta mitral valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle; aka bicuspid valve pulmonary valve between right ventricle and pulmonary artery tricuspid valve valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle SA node pacemaker of the heart cardiac conduction system a system of specialized muscle tissues that conducts electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat. SA node -> A...

2024 ABCP Perfusion Basic Science Exam Practice - Q & A (Complete Solutions) The most common type of anomalous venous return is: a. supracardiac b. cardiac c. infracardiac d. cardiac A Pott's operation is an anastomosis of the: a. ascending aorta to the left pulmonary artery b. descending aorta to the pulmonary artery branch c. subclavian artery to the pulmonary artery branch d. ascending aorta to the subclavian artery The basic hemodynamic fault in a patent ductus arteriosus is a ____ -to- _...

NCLE Practical Exam Which Curve is the Flattest? A) 7.5 mm B) 44.75 D C) 7.6 mm D) 45.50 D - 7.6 mm Inflammation of the Eyelids is Called: A) Palpebritis B) Keratitis C) Conjunctivitis D) Blepharitis - Blepharitis The Base Curve of a Rigid Lens was Ordered at 7.75 mm but Received at 7.85 mm. The Lens is _______ than ordered. A) 0.50 D Flatter B) 0.50 D Steeper C) 1.00 Flatter D) 1.00 Steeper - 0.50 D Flatter The Fairness To Contact...

Question 1 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 The best defense against arboviruses is . Select one: a. prophylactic rifampin b. vaccination c. vector control d. prompt treatment with acyclovir Question 2 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 Meningitis can be caused by a number of microbes, and the causative organism is often identified by microscopic observation of the cerebrospinal fluid. Identify the mismatch in the following list oforganisms and the description of the microscopic obse...

HMX Immunology Final Exam Study Guide With Questions And Answers Graded A+ Tissue resident sentinel cells include (3 types) Dendritic cells, macrophages, and mast cells Circulating leukocytes involved in innate response (2 types) Monocytes and neutrophils Phagocytic immune cells (2 types) Macrophages and neutrophils Difference between macrophages and neutrophils? Neutrophils are short lived and will undergo apoptosis after eating a microbe; macrophages are longer-lived and wi...

The organ most commonly damaged by an injurious agent is the a. Liver b. Endothelium c. Pancreas d. Gall Bladder - Answer b. endothelium Cell death associated with inflammation is known as: a. necrosis b. apoptosis c. mitosis d. dysplasia - Answer a. necrosis What is the process that makes cells with the same genetic material develop into specific cell types?

What are the organs susceptible to hypertensive end organ damage? Correct Answer-heart, kidney, brain, and eye Describe 2 factors determining the blood pressure Correct Answer-systemic blood volume(cardiac preload)-volume of the blood that the heart needs to pump every cardiac cycle (end diastolic volume) systemic vascular resistance(cardiac afterload)- pressure in the heart to overcome to eject blood (systolic ventricular pressure) What are the receptors for sympathetic and parasympathet...