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Cardiovascular System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Isovolumetric contraction is the phase of the cardiac cycle in which
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isovolumetric contraction is when ventricular pressure rises but volume stays constant, as all valves are closed.
Question 2 of 5
The hormone that increases water reabsorbed by the kidney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADH (B) increases water reabsorption in the kidneys, raising blood volume. Aldosterone (A) affects sodium, ANP (C) reduces volume, epinephrine (D) is stress-related.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following plasma proteins plays a role in blood clotting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fibrinogen (C) is key in clotting, forming fibrin. Albumin (A) and globulins (B) have other roles; prostaglandins (D) are signaling molecules.
Question 4 of 5
The intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of blood clotting are identical after formation of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prothrombinase (B) formation unites both pathways, converting prothrombin to thrombin. Thromboplastin (A) is extrinsic, factor XII (C) is intrinsic, fibrin (D) is later.
Question 5 of 5
A condition in which inadequate intake of vitamin B12 or folic acid causes production of large abnormal red blood cells is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Megaloblastic anemia (C) results from B12/folate deficiency, producing large, defective RBCs.