A&P Basics Lecture Quiz III
Dr. Weis

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1. Define hormone and explain how it is related to overall body homeostasis. (1 points)

2. Name four functions of blood. (1 point)

3. Define respiration and name the four major events. (2 points)

4. Describe two histological characteristics of cardiac muscle and give its function. (1 point)

5. Explain the differences (structure and function) between an artery, vein, and capillary. (3 points)

6. Name a deflection waveform seen on a Lead II ECG and explain what is happening physiologically and what should happen mechanically. (1point)

7. Name the source and location for all blood cells in the adult. (1 point)

8. What is the purpose of having an antigen and antibody present in the blood? (2 points)

9. What is the difference between the systemic and pulmonary circuits of circulation? (2 points)

10. Name the two major respiratory gases and how they are transported to and from the tissues using the blood. (1 point)

11. Fill in the following chart for the endocrine system. ( 0.5 each, 6 points total)

12. Name the major lining of the upper airways of the respiratory system and give its function. (1 point)

13. Define hemostasis and name an important component in the process. (1 point)

14. How are the lymphatic, cardiovascular, and immune systems related to one another? (2 points)

Extra Credit

• Name the three major body systems that are the key to homeostasis and give their chemical means of communication. (2 points)