The Cardiovascular System
Components of the heart can be described as all of the following terms EXCEPT?
a.subclavian
b.pericardium
c.myocardium
d.endocardium
subclavian
Which of the following terms refers to thin tubes shaped like blood vessels that carry lymph fluid and white blood cells within the lymphatic system?
lymphatic vessels
The brain, spinal cord and spinal and cranial nerves make up the?
central nervous system
Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called leukocytes or?
white blood cells
All of the following are functions of the lymph nodes EXCEPT?
a.fluid balance
b.removing waste
c.absorption of fat
d.increasing infection
increasing infection
What system is composed of sensory and motor nerves that extend from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body?
peripheral nervous system
Thick-walled vessels that expand and contract with the pressure of the blood, helping pump the flow coming from the heart are known as?
arteries
Leslie touched her face and indicated to her esthetician that she has felt some tenderness and swelling in her cheek area. Which lymph node was Leslie indicating by touching her cheek area?
buccal
The primary motor nerve of the face is the?
facial nerve
Which artery supplies blood to the crown and sides of the head?
parietal
Which lymph node collects lymph from the central lower lip, floor of the mouth and apex of the tongue?
submental
The system that breaks food down to be easily absorbed by cells or to become waste products is the?
digestive system
The vein that transports blood from veins in the foot to the femoral vein is the?
saphenous
The mastoid lymph node is located?
behind the ears
Hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels are all controlled by the?
endocrine system