(LESSONS 19-20) TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
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QMA CARDIOVASCULAR & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM REVIEW GUIDE
1. Which blood vessels carry blood to the heart?
CORRECT ANSWER: Veins
2. Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
CORRECT ANSWER: Arteries
3. What is the function of white blood cells?
CORRECT ANSWER: Fight infection
4. What is the function of red blood cells?
CORRECT ANSWER: Carry iron in the form of hemoglobin
5. What is the function of platelets?
CORRECT ANSWER: Helps prevent hemorrhage
6. What is the definition of angina pectoris?
CORRECT ANSWER: Pain about the heart
7. What is the definition of myocardial ischemia?
CORRECT ANSWER: Lack of oxygen supply to the heart
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F CORRECTFANSWER:FEdemaF(swelling)FinFfeetFandFlegs,FcoughFandFshortnessFofFbreath,Ffatigu
e,Ftachycardia,FlungsFdevelopFfluid
9.FDefineFarteriosclerosisFandFatherosclerosis.
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essel