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BIO118 Unit 1

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Enzyme that dissolves or breaks down blood clots: Plasmin
Deepest layer of the pericardium also known as the innermost layer of the heart wall. Visceral pericardium
Layer of the heart wall that is the thickest and contains cardiac muscle cells. Myocardium
The left Atrioventricular (AV) valve is known as the ____ valve. Bicuspid
A moving blood clot Embolus
Oxygenated blood returning from the lungs via pulmonary veins where will it go next? Left atrium
NOT a blood vessel connected to the right atrium: Aorta
In the blood flow sequence, after crossing the tricuspid valve, blood should next enter the ____ next. Right ventricle
WBC that stimulates inflammation and hemostasis. Release histamine and heparin to promote inflammation. Basophil
NOT a blood vessel connected to the right atrium: Aorta
Antibodies that destroy by binding to specific antigens and deactivating them. B cells
Attack foreign cells, normal cells infected with viruses and cancer cells. NK cells
A mother breast feeding her child is an example of which type of immunity ? Naturally acquired passive
If your physician administers antibiotics for a UTI, what type of immunity would that be ? Artificially acquired passive.
You got chicken pocks when you were a child, and recovered. This is an example of what type of immunity? Naturally acquired active
What is the function of blood? Transports nutrients and waste
Red blood cell: Erythrocyte
White blood cell that is an agranulocyte: T-Lymphocyte
WBC that is the most abundant and first to respond to a bacterial infection: Neutrophil
You are given the polio vaccination as a child. What kind of immunity is this an example of? Artificially acquired active
In centrifuged blood, the top layer is called what? Plasma
What is the main oxygen carrying molecule in blood? Hemoglobin
WBC that stimulates inflammation and hemostasis by releasing histamine and heparin to promote inflammation: Basophil
Average life span of a RBC: 120 days
What is an abnormal heart sound caused by the back flow of blood through a faulty valve. Creates a "swooshing" sound. Murmur
Middle layer of blood vessel. Tunica Media
What connects one blood vessel to another? Capillary
What is a Myocardial Infraction? Heart attack
What blocks your blood from back flowing through your heart? Valves
Accumulation of plaque in a blood vessel: Atherosclerosis
word segment meaning "self" Auto-
Word segment meaning "fluid" Humor-
To join the cardiovascular system, lymph empties directly into the ___ veins. Subclavian
What is a disease causing organism? Pathogen
Main site of T-cell maturation: Thymus
How does lymph move through the body? Pressure from contracting skeletal muscles.
Main site of B-cell maturation? Bone marrow
A bee stung you, now it is hard to breath. This is a kind of: Immediate hypersensitivity reaction (type 1)
IgG passing from mother to fetus: Naturally acquired passive immunity
Directly attack normal body cells that have been infected by foreign cells or viruses. T cells
What blood vessel carries blood away from the heart? Arteries
What blood vessel carries blood toward the heart? Veins
Antibodies that destroy by binding to specific antigens and deactivating them. B cells
You are feeling a little sick, and was prescribed antibiotics. What kind of immunity is this? Artificially acquired passive immunity
The right side of the heart carries deoxygenated blood. This route of circulation is called? Cardiopulmonary (pulmonary)
The left side of the heart carries oxygenated blood. This route of circulation is called? General (systemic)
Blood has just entered the right atrium. What structure will it travel through next on its way through the heart? Tricuspid valve
Blood has just entered the left atrium. What structure will it travel through next on its way through the heart? Bicuspid valve
Blood has just entered the right ventricle. What structure will it travel through next on its way through the heart? Pulmonary valve
Blood has just entered the left ventricle. What structure will it travel through next on its way through the heart? Aortic valve
Blood just entered the pulmonary arteries. What structure will it travel through next on its way through the heart? Lungs
Oxygenated blood is traveling through heart what structure where will it travel before it reaches the bicuspid valve? Left atrium
Genetically based anemia that involves mutant hemoglobin and abnormally shaped red blood cells: Sickle cell
Long-term immunity is mainly a function of _____ lymphocytes. Memory
A non-disease causing agent that stimulates an immune response: Allergen
Autoimmune disease where antibodies attack insulin producing pancreatic cells: Diabetes type 1
What is blood composed of? Plasma : carries nutrients, gases, hormones, and vitamins RBCs: Carry gases WBCs: fight infection Platelets: allow clotting
What are the two categories of WBCs? Granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils) and Agranulocytes (lymphocytes and monocytes)
How does the RH factor affect pregnancy? During the first pregnancy of an RH+ baby, and the mother is RH-, the mothers body will fight off antigens and build antibodies. If she has another pregnancy with a RH+ baby, her body will attack the fetus.
What is the medication given to a women that is RH- pregnant with a RH+ baby? Rhogam
List and describe the two routes of circulation. Cardiopulmonary: transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to lungs. Systemic circuit (general): transports oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart, then to the body.
List and describe the three layers of the heart wall. Epicardium : outermost layer (thin) Myocardium: middle layer, with cardiac muscle tissue (thick) Endocardium: innermost layer : forms inner lining of all heart chambers (thin)
Define systole and diastole. Systole: contraction phase of heart Diastole: relaxation phase of heart
List and describe the three major blood vessels. Arteries: Carry blood away from the heart Veins: Carry blood to the heart Capillaries: Connect arteries to veins.
What is the difference between active and passive immunity? Active: Permanent immunity Passive: Temporary immunity
Explain what is meant by autoimmunity? List autoimmune disorders. An attack by the immune system against own tissues. Examples: Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and hypersensitivity.
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