Could anyone please help me out solving these questions .. I have already answer
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Could anyone please help me out solving these questions .. I have already answered them, but I want to make sure if my answers are correct or not because they worth a lot of points, and I do not want to lose any
Select True or False. If false, re-write the question to make it true.
The ventricles are thicker than the atria because they must pump blood farther. True or False
The mitral valve is most prone to prolapse, a condition that is more common in women. True or False
The tricuspid valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta. True or False
Blood slows down in arterioles due to the large cross-sectional area. True or False
The coronary circulation is actually part of the systemic circulation. True or False
Dietary restrictions, moderate exercise, reducing smoking and drinking, and medications are used to control hypertension. True or False
When plaque blocks a coronary artery, the resulting tissue death leads to a heart attack. True or False
Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. True or False
A clot that blocks flow to the brain can lead to stroke. True or False
Hemoglobin is a protein in white blood cells that destroys pathogens like bacteria. True or False
Having type AB means, you have both the A and B antigens on your red blood cells. True or False
A menstruating woman could become anemic due to too much blood loss. True or False
Use the following terms to fill-in-the-blanks in the questions below.
Pulmonary trunk Left Platelet plug
Systolic pressure Myocardial infarction Carbon monoxide
Electrocardiogram Varicose veins HIV
Edema Unstable angina Hepatitis
Blood leaves the right side of the heart and enters the ____________________ which then takes it to the lungs.
Solution: pulmonary trunk
__________________, the first number listed in blood pressure readings, measures the force of the left ventricle contraction. Solution: Systolic pressure
A(n) __________________ is a graphic representation of the electrical changes during a heartbeat. Solution: electrocardiogram
If a person sits for a long time, blood may pool in the lower extremities, causing ________ . Solution: edema
The systemic circulation begins with the ______ side of the heart. Solution: left
Death of heart muscle due to lack of oxygen is known as ___________________. Solution: myocardial infarction
Unsightly and sometimes painful distensions of venous walls is a condition known as _________________. Solution: varicose veins
An early warning sign of an impending heart attack is called ____________. Solution: unstable angina
When a blood vessel is damaged, the platelets respond by forming a(n) _______________ which attempts to seal the wound. Solution: platelet plug
_________________ is an odorless gas that binds more strongly to hemoglobin than oxygen.
Solution: Carbon monoxide
___________ and ___________ are examples of blood-borne pathogens.
Explanation / Answer
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