PHS Ch 13 Test

True or False. A paramedic works with the cardiovascular system.

• True

• False

True or False. An erythrocyte is a protein produced by leukocytes that bind with and disable antigens.

• True

• False

True or False. The heart is formed by three layers of tissue including the endocardium, epicardium, and the pericardium.

• True

• False

True or False. The universal red cell donor has Type O negative blood.

• True

• False

True or False. Internal respiration happens in the lungs.

• True

• False

True or False. The respiratory system is the body's main defense against infection.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a main blood vessel that moves blood from body tissues toward the heart?

• artery

• vein

• arteriole

• capillary

Which of the following describes the flow of blood from the heart to the body systems and back to drop off nutrients and pick up waste?

• angina

• pulmonary loop

• immunization

• systemic loop

Which of the following body systems is related to the heart and blood vessels?

• cardiovascular

• respiratory

• lymphatic

• none of the above

The cardiovascular system is the ______ body system to begin functioning and death occurs shortly after it stops.

• first

• last

• fourth

• slowest