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Cardiovascular System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The hormone produced in the heart that reduces the volume of blood
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ANP (C), from the atria, reduces blood volume by promoting sodium and water excretion. ADH (A) and aldosterone (B) increase volume, renin (D) regulates pressure.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following opposes the action of thromboxane A2 by inhibiting platelet adhesion and release?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prostacyclin (B) from endothelium inhibits platelet aggregation, opposing thromboxane A2. Heparin (A) is an anticoagulant, fibrinogen (C) forms clots, thrombin (D) activates clotting.
Question 3 of 5
The average life span of an erythrocyte in the circulation is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Erythrocytes (D) live ~120 days, removed by spleen/liver.
Question 4 of 5
Heme is broken down into this substance, which is excreted in bile.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heme degrades to bilirubin (C), excreted in bile.
Question 5 of 5
A person with only antibody B in his or her plasma would have which blood type?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type A (A) has anti-B antibodies, no B antigen.