BIOL 2404 A&P Basics

Dr. Weis

Lecture Quiz Nine : Cardiovascular System

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1. Complete the following chart : [2 points]

   Name of blood formed element	Function
   Erythrocyte
   Leukocyte
   Platelet
   Plasma

2. Blood formation occurs where ? and by what general process ? [0.5 point]
3. Name two histological (microscopic) characteristics of cardiac muscle [1 point]
4. What is the function of cardiac valves ? [0.5 points]
5. Name a part of the electrical conduction system of the heart. [0.5 points]
6. What are the functions of each of the cardiac (heart) chambers ? [1 point]
7. Complete the following chart : [1.5 points]

   Name of vessel	Function
   artery
   vein
   capillary

8. Define vascular anastomosis. [0.5 points]
9. Define systole and diastole [0.5 points]
10. Define cardiac output by the mathematical formula [0.5 points]
11. Explain how blood pressure and pulse are related. [1 point]
12. What is meant by capillary exchange dynamics? [0.5 points]

Extra Credit : [1 point each]

EC1> How and why does the nervous system modify heart function ?

EC2> What is the sac that covers the heart and give its function.