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Cardiovascular System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The difference between a person's maximum cardiac output and resting cardiac output is called the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiac reserve (D) is the difference between maximum and resting cardiac output, reflecting heart capacity.
Question 2 of 5
The relaxation of vascular muscles that decreases resistance to blood flow
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vasodilation (B) relaxes vascular smooth muscle, reducing resistance and increasing flow. Vasoconstriction (A) increases resistance, others (C, D) are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following plasma proteins plays a role in disease resistance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Globulins (B), including antibodies, aid in disease resistance. Albumin (A) maintains osmotic pressure, fibrinogen (C) aids clotting, myoglobin (D) is in muscle.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following hormones stimulates the development of megakaryoblasts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombopoietin (B) from liver/kidneys stimulates megakaryoblasts to form platelets. EPO (A) affects RBCs, NO (C) dilates vessels, hGH (D) promotes growth.
Question 5 of 5
Destruction of red bone marrow due to radiation results in
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia (B) is marrow failure (e.g., from radiation), reducing all blood cells.