NR 507 Week 2 – Cardiovascular System Pathophysiology Study Guide and Practice Questions (Chamberlain 2025/2026)

NR 507 Week 2 – Cardiovascular System Pathophysiology Study Guide
and Practice Questions (Chamberlain 2025/2026)




_____________ Is The Formation Of Red Blood Cells

ANS>>Erthropoiesis




_________ Is The Site Of Blood Cell Formation?

ANS>>Hematopoiesis




Hematopoiesis Is Stimulated By...

ANS>>Infiltration Of Bone Marrow And Faster Proliferation/ Differentiation Of Stem And Daughter Cells




How Long Does It Take To Build A RBC

ANS>>7 Days




Adult Hemoglobin =

ANS>>2 Alpha + 2 Beta Chains




When 02 Binds To The Iron In Each Heme Molecule It Is Called

ANS>>Oxyhemoglobin

, When CO2 Binds To Hemoglobin It Is Called

ANS>>Deoxyhemoglobin



What Are The Primary Dietary Sources For Iron?

ANS>>Meat, Dried Meat, Eggs




What Type Of Iron Is Effective In Bonding With Oxygen?

ANS>>Ferrous




Primary Diet Sources For B12

ANS>>Meat, Dairy. Poultry, Fish




Purpose Of B12 And Folic Acid

ANS>>Required For DNA, RNA, And Myelin Synthesis




What Is Anemia?

ANS>>A Reduction In The Total # Of Circulating RBC And/ Or A Decrease In HB Function




What Can Cause Anemia?

✓ -Impaired RBC Production
✓ -Excessive Blood Loss
✓ -Increased RBC Destruction