Largest artery - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

cardio anatomy - layers epicardium - outer myocardium - middle endocardium - innermost pericardial sac surrounds the heart and helps prevent overfilling - 2 layers --> parietal pericardium - visceral pericardium 4 heart chambers right atrium - deoxygenated blood from vena cavas right ventricle - receives blood from RA and pumps into LUNGS left atrium - receives oxygenated blood from lungs left ventricle - largest and most muscular, receives oxygenated blood from lungs fr...

The largest vein in an animal's body is: - Answer- vena cava If immature neutrophils are observed in peripheral blood, the condition is called a: - Answer- left shift What type of cell is responsible for immunity against intracellular pathogens? - Answer- T-Lymphocytes The ductus arteriousus in a fetus allows blood to flow directly: - Answer- into the aorta from the pulmonary artery During hemostasis, which process occurs first? - Answer- Platelet adhesion Jaundice (icterus) coul...

Which of the following coronary arteries give rise to the circumflex branch - Answer Left coronary artery Which of the following is the largest and thickest heart chamber - Answer Left ventricle The cardiac muscle tissue of the heart is called - Answer Myocardium Which of the following occurs when the coronary circulation becomes blocked and the cardiac muscle cells die from lack of oxygen - Answer Infarction

Hemat - root word for blood Hypo - Means below normal, low logy - suffix for "the study of" Hepatitis - inflammation of the liver cytology - study of cells Retinoblastoma - tumor of the eye neuropathy - disease of the nervous system PHLEB/O/TOMY - PHLEB = VEIN O= COMBINING VOWEL TOMY= INCISION, CUTTING B.I.D - Twice a day BMP - BASIC METABOLIC PROFILE BP - Blood Pressure CBC - Complete Blood Count Most common requested test in the hematology department -...

The Majority of Right Atrial Filling Occurs During What Phase of Respiration? - correct answer Inspiration; Inspiration drops the pressure in the chest allowing an increase in flow from the Vena Cavaa into the Right Atrium Where is the Oblique Sinus - correct answer Posterior to the Left Atrium What is Normally the Largest Chamber in the Heart - correct answer Left Ventricle A muscular band that stretches from the ventricular septum to the right ventricular free wall near the apex...

FISDAP Cardiology Exam A 54 year old male complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for a hour. The pain subsided after he rested and took two nitro tablets. He has had very similar episodes on the past. He is most likely experiencing? - ANSWER Angina pectoris A 36 year old female with a history of congenital heart defects is slow to respond. She has pale, cool, and clammy skin. Vital signs are BP 68/30, P 128, R 26. What should you suspect? - ...

EXPH 386 Exam 4 Latest Update with Verified Solutions The five important functions of the cardiovascular system - Delivers oxygen to active tissues - Returns deoxygenated blood to the lungs - Transports heat, a by-product of cellular metabolism, from the body's core to the skin - Delivers fuel and nutrients to active tissues - Transports hormones, the body's chemical messengers What kind of pump is the heart a dual pump What are the two blood circuits and what are their conne...

AMT Practice exam questions & answers 2024/2025 An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the? - ANSWERSHip The kidneys are located behind is the? - ANSWERSPeritoneum During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the? - ANSWERSEpiglottis The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is? - ANSWERSKeratin Where do you find the pulse from the patient's dorsalis pedis artery? - ANSWERSTop of foot The gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemisphe...

1. Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the brain and brain stem. a. Explain the function of the twelve cranial nerves I – Olfactory (Smell) Function: Sensory, carries impulses for sense and smell Sign of Dysfunction: Loss or disturbance in the sense of smell. II – Optic (Sight) Function: Sensory, carries impulses for vision Sign of Dysfunction: decreased visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, impaired color vision, and an afferent pupillary defect. (blindness) III – Oculom...

MBLEx Content Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed What mineral in the body is crucial for bone structure, muscle contractions, and blood clotting? Calcium Which pathway does blood follow when circulating from the heart to the lungs? Pulmonary artery What substances in the stomach break down proteins? Hydrochloric acid and pepsin Where does ninety percent of nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system? Small intestine Which gland exhibits characteri...