Question 1

How do defibrillators work?

Accepted Answer

A)  they pump adrenalin into heart tissue. 
B)  they deliver an electric shock to the heart's pacemaker. 
C)  they automate CPR. 
D)  they massage the heart using remote sensors. 
E)  they do a combination of more than one of these 
A)  they pump adrenalin into heart tissue. 
B)  they deliver an electric shock to the heart's pacemaker. 
C)  they automate CPR. 
D)  they massage the heart using remote sensors. 
E)  they do a combination of more than one of these

Question 2

Extra fluid that leaks out of the capillary bed enters

Accepted Answer

A)  the surrounding cells. 
B)  the lymphatic system. 
C)  the venules. 
D)  the capillary again. 
E)  the adjoining arterioles. 
A)  the surrounding cells. 
B)  the lymphatic system. 
C)  the venules. 
D)  the capillary again. 
E)  the adjoining arterioles.

Question 3

All of the following are true of hemoglobin EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it is found in the blood of all vertebrates. 
B)  it increases blood's oxygen carrying capacity. 
C)  it is a protein. 
D)  it will reversibly bind oxygen. 
E)  it releases oxygen in regions where oxygen concentration is high. 
A)  it is found in the blood of all vertebrates. 
B)  it increases blood's oxygen carrying capacity. 
C)  it is a protein. 
D)  it will reversibly bind oxygen. 
E)  it releases oxygen in regions where oxygen concentration is high.

Question 4

Red blood cells

Accepted Answer

A)  have a large nucleus when they enter circulation. 
B)  do not have a nucleus when they enter circulation. 
C)  are the only cells to lack hemoglobin. 
D)  develop in the yellow marrow. 
E)  fit more than one of these descriptions. 
A)  have a large nucleus when they enter circulation. 
B)  do not have a nucleus when they enter circulation. 
C)  are the only cells to lack hemoglobin. 
D)  develop in the yellow marrow. 
E)  fit more than one of these descriptions.

Question 5

Match the respiratory structure with its description.
-tissue flap that prevents food entering the airways

Accepted Answer

A) alveolus 
B) bronchiole 
C) epiglottis 
D) glottis 
E) larynx
F)pharynx
G)trachea
H)spiracle 
A) alveolus 
B) bronchiole 
C) epiglottis 
D) glottis 
E) larynx
F)pharynx
G)trachea
H)spiracle

Question 6

When the atria of the heart are filled,which valves are closed?

Accepted Answer

A)  atrioventricular 
B)  aortic 
C)  pulmonary 
D)  pulmonary and aortic 
E)  all of these valves are closed 
A)  atrioventricular 
B)  aortic 
C)  pulmonary 
D)  pulmonary and aortic 
E)  all of these valves are closed

Question 7

For the following question(s),refer to the diagram above.
-The structure labeled "A" is the

Accepted Answer

A)  aorta. 
B)  inferior vena cava. 
C)  pulmonary artery. 
D)  pulmonary vein. 
E)  superior vena cava. 
A)  aorta. 
B)  inferior vena cava. 
C)  pulmonary artery. 
D)  pulmonary vein. 
E)  superior vena cava.

Question 8

If your blood pressure is 140/90,it means

Accepted Answer

A)  the pressure of the relaxed ventricles is 140 and the pressure of the contracted ventricles is 90 
B)  the pressure in the contracted atria is 140 and the pressure in the contracted ventricles is 90 
C)  the pressure in the right side of the heart is 140 and the pressure in the left side of the heart is 90 
D)  the pressure in the right ventricle is 140 and the pressure in the left ventricle is 90 
E)  the pressure of the contracted ventricles is 140 and the pressure in the relaxed ventricles is 90 
A)  the pressure of the relaxed ventricles is 140 and the pressure of the contracted ventricles is 90 
B)  the pressure in the contracted atria is 140 and the pressure in the contracted ventricles is 90 
C)  the pressure in the right side of the heart is 140 and the pressure in the left side of the heart is 90 
D)  the pressure in the right ventricle is 140 and the pressure in the left ventricle is 90 
E)  the pressure of the contracted ventricles is 140 and the pressure in the relaxed ventricles is 90

Question 9

The respiratory surface of insects are found in their

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs. 
B)  gills. 
C)  trachea. 
D)  skin. 
E)  gastrovascular cavities. 
A)  lungs. 
B)  gills. 
C)  trachea. 
D)  skin. 
E)  gastrovascular cavities.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a constituent of an open circulatory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  hemolymph 
B)  internal cavities 
C)  a heart 
D)  capillaries 
E)  all of these are constituents of an open circulatory system 
A)  hemolymph 
B)  internal cavities 
C)  a heart 
D)  capillaries 
E)  all of these are constituents of an open circulatory system

Question 11

Circulatory systems

Accepted Answer

A)  are found in all animals. 
B)  result in slow distribution of nutrients and gases. 
C)  include one or more hearts. 
D)  are always closed systems. 
E)  are all of these. 
A)  are found in all animals. 
B)  result in slow distribution of nutrients and gases. 
C)  include one or more hearts. 
D)  are always closed systems. 
E)  are all of these.

Question 12

People suffering from bronchitis cough excessively because

Accepted Answer

A)  excess bronchial mucus is produced. 
B)  not enough bronchial mucus is produced. 
C)  cilia that line the bronchial tubes are non-functional. 
D)  cilia that line the bronchial tubes are hyperactive. 
E)  of more than one of these. 
A)  excess bronchial mucus is produced. 
B)  not enough bronchial mucus is produced. 
C)  cilia that line the bronchial tubes are non-functional. 
D)  cilia that line the bronchial tubes are hyperactive. 
E)  of more than one of these.

Question 13

The pulmonary circuit involves blood moving from

Accepted Answer

A)  the ventricle, to the lungs, back to the heart, then to the body tissues. 
B)  the atrium, to the lungs, and directly to the body tissues. 
C)  the ventricle, to the body tissue, then to the lungs. 
D)  the atrium, to the body tissue, then to the heart. 
E)  the atrium, to the lungs, back to the heart, then to the body tissues. 
A)  the ventricle, to the lungs, back to the heart, then to the body tissues. 
B)  the atrium, to the lungs, and directly to the body tissues. 
C)  the ventricle, to the body tissue, then to the lungs. 
D)  the atrium, to the body tissue, then to the heart. 
E)  the atrium, to the lungs, back to the heart, then to the body tissues.

Question 14

Match the respiratory structure with its description.
-the throat

Accepted Answer

A) alveolus 
B) bronchiole 
C) epiglottis 
D) glottis 
E) larynx
F)pharynx
G)trachea
H)spiracle 
A) alveolus 
B) bronchiole 
C) epiglottis 
D) glottis 
E) larynx
F)pharynx
G)trachea
H)spiracle

Question 15

Respiration

Accepted Answer

A)  is only necessary for mammals. 
B)  in most animals involves both the circulatory and respiratory systems. 
C)  must occur over a dry surface. 
D)  is an anaerobic process. 
E)  is only necessary for mammals, and must occur over a dry surface. 
A)  is only necessary for mammals. 
B)  in most animals involves both the circulatory and respiratory systems. 
C)  must occur over a dry surface. 
D)  is an anaerobic process. 
E)  is only necessary for mammals, and must occur over a dry surface.

Question 16

What happens to lymph?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is returned to veins near the heart 
B)  it is stored in the spleen 
C)  it is returned to venules near capillary beds 
D)  it is returned to arterioles near capillary beds 
E)  it is expelled from the body by the kidneys 
A)  it is returned to veins near the heart 
B)  it is stored in the spleen 
C)  it is returned to venules near capillary beds 
D)  it is returned to arterioles near capillary beds 
E)  it is expelled from the body by the kidneys

Question 17

Match the respiratory structure with its description.
-the windpipe

Accepted Answer

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-the...

Question 18

In capillary exchange,where does osmosis take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the arterial end 
B)  along the entire length of the capillary 
C)  at the venous end 
D)  in the middle part of the capillary 
E)  osmosis does not take place in capillary exchange 
A)  at the arterial end 
B)  along the entire length of the capillary 
C)  at the venous end 
D)  in the middle part of the capillary 
E)  osmosis does not take place in capillary exchange

Question 19

Use the above diagram to answer the following question(s).
-In the above diagram,the ____ is (are)labeled with the letter "J".

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchi 
B)  bronchioles 
C)  diaphragm 
D)  alveoli 
E)  trachea 
A)  bronchi 
B)  bronchioles 
C)  diaphragm 
D)  alveoli 
E)  trachea

Question 20

The respiratory surface of an earthworm is found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs. 
B)  gills. 
C)  skin. 
D)  gastrovascular cavities. 
E)  trachaea. 
A)  lungs. 
B)  gills. 
C)  skin. 
D)  gastrovascular cavities. 
E)  trachaea.

Exam 21: Circulation and Respiration

How do defibrillators work?

Extra fluid that leaks out of the capillary bed enters

All of the following are true of hemoglobin EXCEPT

Red blood cells

Match the respiratory structure with its description. -tissue flap that prevents food entering the airways

When the atria of the heart are filled,which valves are closed?

For the following question(s),refer to the diagram above. -The structure labeled "A" is the

If your blood pressure is 140/90,it means

The respiratory surface of insects are found in their

Which of the following is NOT a constituent of an open circulatory system?

Circulatory systems

People suffering from bronchitis cough excessively because

The pulmonary circuit involves blood moving from

Match the respiratory structure with its description. -the throat

Respiration

What happens to lymph?

Match the respiratory structure with its description. -the windpipe

In capillary exchange,where does osmosis take place?

Use the above diagram to answer the following question(s). -In the above diagram,the ____ is (are)labeled with the letter "J".

The respiratory surface of an earthworm is found in the

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