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
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
The ventricles are thicker than the atria because they must pump blood farther. True
The mitral valve is most prone to prolapse, a condition that is more common in women. True
The tricuspid valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta. False
tricuspid valve: located between the right atrium and the right ventricle
Blood slows down in arterioles due to the large cross-sectional area. True
The coronary circulation is actually part of the systemic circulation. True
Dietary restrictions, moderate exercise, reducing smoking and drinking, and medications are used to control hypertension.True
When plaque blocks a coronary artery, the resulting tissue death leads to a heart attack. True
Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. True
A clot that blocks flow to the brain can lead to stroke. True
Hemoglobin is a protein in white blood cells that destroys pathogens like bacteria. False
Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells.
Having type AB means, you have both the A and B antigens on your red blood cells. True
A menstruating woman could become anemic due to too much blood loss. True
Blood leaves the right side of the heart and enters the pulmonary trunk which then takes it to the lungs.
Systolic pressure, the first number listed in blood pressure readings, measures the force of the left ventricle contraction.
A(n) electrocardiogram is a graphic representation of the electrical changes during a heartbeat.
If a person sits for a long time, blood may pool in the lower extremities, causing edema .
The systemic circulation begins with the left side of the heart.
Death of heart muscle due to lack of oxygen is known as Myocardial infraction.
Unsightly and sometimes painful distensions of venous walls is a condition known as varicose veins
An early warning sign of an impending heart attack is called unstable angina.
When a blood vessel is damaged, the platelets respond by forming a(n)platelet plug which attempts to seal the wound. Solution:
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that binds more strongly to hemoglobin than oxygen.
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are examples of blood-borne pathogens.