Description : Vasoactive drugs which cause the arteries and veins to dilate, thereby shunting much of the intravascular volume to the periphery and causing a reduction in preload and afterload include agents ... Furosemide (Lasix) Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that reduces intravascular fluid volume.
Last Answer : a) Sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) Sodium nitroprusside is used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock.
Description : Indications for the use of antiplatelet drugs include the following except: A. Secondary prophylaxis of myocardial infarction B. Unstable angina pectoris C. Disseminated intravascular coagulation D. Stroke prevention in patients with transient ischaemic attacks
Last Answer : C. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning host defense mechanisms to intraabdominal infection. a. Bacterial clearance can occur via translymphatic absorption b. Phagocytic activity and bacterial killing can ... may be walled off but are seldom sealed by the omentum and other mobile viscera
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c The introduction of microorganisms into the normally sterile peritoneal environment invoke several potent specialized host antimicrobial defense mechanisms. Bacterial clearance, ... the contaminated enteric contents walled off, preventing continued soilage of the peritoneal cavity
Description : Lungs are located in the – (1) abdominal cavity (2) pericardial cavity (3) peritoneal cavity (4) pleural cavity
Last Answer : (4) pleural cavity Explanation: In human anatomy, the pleural cavity is the potential space between the two pleura (visceral and parietal) of the lungs.
Description : Lungs are located in the (1) abdominal cavity (2) pericardial cavity (3) peritoneal cavity (4) pleural cavity
Last Answer : pleural cavity
Description : Each of the following may contribute to formation of oedema EXCEPT C A. decreased plasma oncotic pressure increased intravascular hydrostatic pressure C. increased serum albumin D. decreased serum proteins
Last Answer : increased serum albumi
Description : State two differences between arteries and veins. -Biology
Last Answer : ArteriesArteries carry oxygenated blood, away from the heart except pulmonary artery.These are thick-walled, highly muscular except arteries of cranium and vertebral column.Valves are absent. Blood in ... which provide unidirectional flow of blood. Blood in veins moves under very low pressure.
Description : List in tabular form three differences between arteries and veins. -Biology
Last Answer : This is your Answer.
Description : PH of blood in arteries and veins is
Last Answer : PH of blood in arteries and veins is A. More in veins and less in arteries B. More in arteries and less in veins C. same D. Not definite
Description : Major beneficial effect of nitrates in classical angina is due to (a) Dilation of veins more than arteries (b) Increase in total coronary blood flow (c) An increase in the end diastolic size of the heart (d) An increase in the heart rate
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Which of the following blood vessels carry blood from the human body to the heart? A. Veins B. Arteries C. Capillaries D. None of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Are the arteries or the veins constituted of more muscle tissue? How different are the walls of these two types of blood vessels?
Last Answer : The arterial system has thicker muscle walls since within arteries the blood circulates under higher pressure. The veins are more flaccid than arteries. From the lumen to the external layer both ... the base of the thumb. The Circulatory System - Image Diversity: artery histology vein histology
Description : What vessel carries the venous blood to the lungs for oxygenation? (1) Pulmonary arteries (2) Pulmonary veins (3) Pulmonary arteriovenous shunt (4) Right ventricle
Last Answer : (1) Pulmonary arteries Explanation: Pulmonary arteries carry venous blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs. They carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where it releases carbon dioxide and pick up oxygen during respiration.
Description : Blood pressure is high in the – (1) Ventricles (2) Arteries (3) Veins (4) Auricles
Last Answer : (2) Arteries Explanation: Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. This requires the heart to work harder than normal to circulate blood through the blood vessels.
Description : Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of – (1) Heart (2) Veins (3) Arteries (4) Capillaries
Last Answer : (3) Arteries Explanation: Blood pressure (BP), sometimes referred to as arterial blood pressure, is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, and is one of the ... blood and the tissues; and the veins, which carry blood from the capillaries back toward the heart.
Description : Which of the following brings back deoxygenated blood from different parts of human body to heart? (1) Veins (2) Arteries (3) Nerves (4) Lungs
Last Answer : (1) Veins
Description : Differentiate between Veins and arteries:
Last Answer : Veins: carry deoxygenated blood to heart from body parts and arteries carry oxygenated blood from body parts to heart. Veins are thin and less elastic than arteries.
Description : Given below are four statements (i-iv) regarding human blood circulatory system. (i) Arteries are thick-walled and have narrow lumen as compared to veins. (ii) Angina is acute chest pain when the blood circulation to the brain is ... (iv) (b) (i) and (ii) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)
Last Answer : (a) (i) and (iv)
Description : Fastest distribution of some injectible material/ medicine and with no risk of any kind can be achieved by injecting it into the (a) muscles (b) arteries (c) veins (d) lymph vessels.
Last Answer : (c) veins
Description : What is the difference between arteries and veins? a) Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood back to the heart. b) Arteries carry oxygenated blood, while veins carry deoxygenated ... same thing. d) Arteries carry food to our cells, while veins carry oxygen to our cells.
Last Answer : a) Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood back to the heart.
Description : Which of the following statements does NOT apply to arteries when comparing them to veins: a) have thick walls b) carry blood away from heart c) highly elastic walls d) have valves.
Last Answer : ANSWER: D -- HAVE VALVES
Description : Sphygmomanometer measures the blood pressure in the (1) Veins (2) Arteries (3) Eyes (4) Synovial
Last Answer : Arteries
Description : What vessel carries the venous blood to the lungs for oxygenation ? (1) Pulmonary arteries (2) Pulmonary veins (3) Pulmonary arterio-venous shunt (4) Right ventricle
Last Answer : Pulmonary arteries
Description : Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of (1) Heart (2) Veins (3) Arteries (4) Capillaries
Description : Blood pressure is high in the (1) Ventricles (2) Arteries (3) Veins (4) Auricles
Description : An 18-year-old man shot once in the left chest has a blood pressure of 80/50 mm. Hg, a heart rate of 130 beats per minute, and distended neck veins. Immediate treatment might include: A. ... of the left chest in the second intercostal space. D. Emergency thoracotomy to cross-clamp the aorta.
Last Answer : Answer: AC DISCUSSION: The finding of distended neck veins in conjunction with hypotension should suggest tension pneumothorax or pericardial tamponade. Absent ipsilateral breath sounds and a trachea ... injuries. There is no role for aortic cross-clamping in this scenario of cardiogenic shock
Description : What is the English language of peritoneal perfusion ?
Last Answer : English Stromatal transpiration.
Description : Peritoneal fluid culture?
Last Answer : DefinitionPeritoneal fluid culture is a laboratory test performed on a sample of peritoneal fluid to detect bacteria or fungi that cause infection (peritonitis).Peritoneal fluid is the fluid from the ... will be cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). You will also receive local a
Description : Peritoneal fluid analysis?
Last Answer : DefinitionPeritoneal fluid analysis is a laboratory test to examine fluid that has collected in in the area of the abdomen that contains the gastrointestinal organs. This area is called the peritoneal space.How ... to measure red and white blood cell counts, protein, and albumin, and to check for
Description : (a) Draw a sectional view of the human heart and label on it – Aorta, Right ventricle and Pulmonary veins. (b) State the functions of the following components of transport system: (i) Blood (ii) Lymph -Biology
Last Answer : Answer.(a) (b) The functions of blood and lymph are as follows: (i) BloodOxygen is transported by the blood to the tissues of the body for the breakdown of digested food.Carbon dioxide is ... without which nothing will diffuse. (iii) A thin surface across which gases diffuse. (iv) Warm conditions.
Description : All arteries carry oxygenated blood except
Last Answer : All arteries carry oxygenated blood except A. Hepatic artery B. Renal artery C. Pulmonary artery D. Cardiac artery
Last Answer : All arteries carry oxygenated blood except A. Systemic B. Hepatic C. Pulmonary D. Cardiac
Description : Arteries carry oxygenated blood except (a) pulmonary (b) cardiac (c) hepatic (d) systemic
Last Answer : (a) pulmonary
Description : Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
Last Answer : DefinitionDisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a serious disorder in which the proteins that control blood clotting become abnormally active.Alternative NamesConsumption coagulopathyCauses, incidence, and risk ... become "used up." When this happens, the person is then at ris
Description : Intravascular ultrasound?
Last Answer : DefinitionIntravascular ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to see inside the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply the heart. Alternative NamesIVUS; Ultrasound - coronary artery ... with stent placement, or coronary catheterization. Angioplasty gives a general look at the coronary
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the microvascular and cellular response to shock? a. Osmodically induced mobilization of intracellular fluid is the initial ... d. Abnormal intracellular calcium homeostasis may contribute to the cellular dysfunction of shock
Last Answer : Answer: c, d Moderate hypovolemia results in a relatively rapid spontaneous restitution of intravascular volume through expansion of the plasma space. This plasma expansion by ... potassium pump. Cellular dysfunction also appears to be related to abnormal intracellular calcium homeostasis
Description : In patients receiving massive blood transfusion for acute blood loss, which of the following is/are correct? A. Packed red blood cells and crystalloid solution should be infused to restore oxygen ... should be administered with every 5 units of packed red blood cells to avoid hypocalcemia.
Last Answer : Answer: A DISCUSSION: Patients who are suffering from acute blood loss require crystalloid resuscitation as the initial maneuver to restore intravascular volume and re-establish vital signs. If 2 to 3 liters ... when the infusion of blood proceeds at a rate exceeding 1 to 2 units every 5 minutes
Description : Predominantly unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia is typical of: A A. intravascular hemolysis B. carcinoma of common bile ducts C. carcinoma of gall bladder D. None of these
Last Answer : intravascular hemolysis
Description : Bleeding time is increased in: a. massive blood transfusion b. vitamin K deficiency c. von Willebrand's disease d. disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Last Answer : disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Description : In which type of shock does the patient experiences a mismatch of blood flow to the cells? a) Distributive Distributive or vasogenic shock results from displacement of blood volume, ... intravascular volume. d) Septic In septic shock, overwhelming infection results in a relative hypovolemia.
Last Answer : a) Distributive Distributive or vasogenic shock results from displacement of blood volume, creating a relative hypovolemia.
Description : Which of the following does not physiologically increase in pregnancy Options: 1) Stroke Volume 2) Cardiac output 3) Intravascular Volume 4) Blood Pressure
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 4) Blood Pressure
Description : All veins have deosygenated blood except
Last Answer : All veins have deosygenated blood except A. Renal vein B. Hepatic vein C. Hepatic portal vein D. Pulmonary veins.
Description : Veins tend to have the following except: a) valves for unidirectional flow b) very elastic walls c) thin walls d) increasing size toward the heart
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- very elastic walls
Description : Which of the following components is a part of the pectoral girdle? (a) Sternum (b) Acetabulum (c) Glenoid cavity (d) Ilium
Last Answer : (c) Glenoid cavity
Description : In class II restorations, all of the following are considered to occur as probable causes of periodontal problems except: A. Flat ridge B. Faulty or not proper contour C. Not properly polished restoration D. Cervical wall is too deeply apical E. Overextension of lining in cavity
Last Answer : E. Overextension of lining in cavity
Description : The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for (a) maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body ... growth of epididymis (d) providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex.
Last Answer : (a) maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature
Description : The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed (A) 5 cm (B) 7.5 cm (C) 10 cm (D) 15 cm
Last Answer : Answer: Option C