Chamberlain College of Nursing BIOS 255 Edapt Application of Homeostatic Mechanisms quiz Anatomy and Physiology III with Lab-Holsey > Unit 3

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Chamberlain College of Nursing BIOS 255 Edapt Application of Homeostatic Mechanisms quiz Anatomy and Physiology III with Lab-Holsey > Unit 3 1. Select all that apply. An example of a positive fe... edback loop would be _______. a. the stretching of the cervix leads to an increase in contractions during childbirth b. an increase of blood pressure leads to an increase of urine output c. the innervation of the heart via the vagus nerve when the heart experiences tachycardia. d. the production of red blood cells after significant blood loss e. the levels of calcium in the blood are low, leading to an increase of PTH to return the levels to normal 2. Which of the following refers to the process of blood clotting? a. hemostasis b. hemolytic disease c. hemoglobin d. hematopoiesis e. hemodynamics 3. Which of the following will NOT contribute to the development of a thrombus? a. High levels of clotting factors b. Endothelial inflammation c. Physical activity d. Stasis of blood flow 4. An embolus is a space occupying entity moving in the flow of blood which can be composed of __________. a. a blood clot. b. bone chips. c. air. d. a bullet. e. all of the listed choices. 5. Which of the following can be caused as a result of edema? a. Hypotension, causing a decrease in tissue fluid at the arteriolar ends of capillaries. b. Decreased tissue protein concentration, causing an increase in osmosis of interstitial fluid into capillaries. c. Increased plasma protein concentration, causing an increase in osmosis of interstitial fluid into capillaries. d. Obstruction of lymphatic vessels, blocking lymphatic drainage. e. All of the choices are correct.     [Show More]

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