Heart, Circulation, and Blood Unit Test

Biology 11
April 3, 2014

Name: ___________________________
Place your cellphone in the basket at the front of the room. No talking during the test.
Raise your hand if you have a question. You have 50 minutes to write this test. Point
values are listed. Make sure you read all the directions carefully!
GOOD LUCK!!

Section

Score

Matching

/10

Circulatory System

/3

ECG

/6

Blood Pressure

/8

Heart Diagram

/10

Heart Circulation

/7

Frozen Hearts

/3

Blood Vessels

/15

Blood Content

/8

Total

/70

Bonus

/5

Part 1: Matching
Select the correct word for each definition. Place the number beside the letter in the chart below. Please note that
there are more words than definitions. (10 Points)
Words:
1. Antibodies
2. Antigens
3. Arteries
4. Atherosclerosis
5. Erythrocytes
6. Erythropoiesis
7. Hemoglobin
8. Leukocyte
9. Plasma
10. Platelets
11. Pulse
12. Pus
13. Septum
14. Veins
15. Ventricles

a .......... ________

f .......... ________

b .......... ________

g .......... ________

c .......... ________

h .......... ________

d .......... ________

i .......... ________

e .......... ________

j .......... ________

Definitions:
a. The process of producing red blood cells.
b. In humans, these cells carry oxygen and do not have a nucleus.
c. Consists of a buildup of dead white blood cells from the bodys immune system in response to infection.
d. Contains valves to stop the backflow of blood.
e. The fluid portion of the blood.
f. Proteins which stimulate the formation of antibodies.
g. For every 700 red blood cells in humans there is 1 ______________.
h. Proteins formed within the blood that react with antigens.
i. Iron containing respiratory pigment.
j. Formed in bone marrow and function to clot the blood.
Part 2: Circulatory System
List 3 key functions of the circulatory system. (3 Points)
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1
2
3

Function

Part 3: Electrocardiogram Diagram

From the ECG diagram below, indicate what is happening with the heart in the following parts of the ECG. (6 Points)

Part

What is Happening in the Heart?

QRS

Part 4: Blood Pressure

Answer the following questions in the blanks provided. (8 Points)
Henry is an adult male with a blood pressure of 120 over 80.
Is Henrys blood pressure considered normal? Circle the correct answer.

YES

NO

The first number in the blood pressure reading is called the ____________________________________.
The diastolic blood pressure is when the heart is ____________________________________________.

When Doctor Green is taking Henrys blood pressure, what is he measuring?

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List 3 key factors which can affect Henrys blood pressure.
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2.
3.
Part 5: Heart Diagram
Label the following parts of the heart on the diagram below. (10 Points)
Label: AORTA, RIGHT VENTRICLE, SEMI LUNAR VALVE (left side), PULMONARY VEINS, INFERIOR VENA CAVA,
SEPTUM, PULMONARY ARTERY (right), A.V. VALVE (right).

b. Circle the location in the heart where the S.A. Node is found.
c. What is the purpose of the S.A. Node? _________________________________________________.

Part 6:Circulation in the Heart

Using the previous diagram of the heart to help you, explain how blood moves in the heart starting with the blood
entering the heart from the body. (7 Points)
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Part 7: Frozen Hearts
Thinking back to the video Frozen Hearts, indicate 3 key differences between the operation performed on Luda
and the operation performed on Samantha. (3 Points)
Difference
1

LUDA (Russia)

Samantha (USA)

Part 8: Blood Vessels

Fill out the following chart relating to blood vessels and blood cells. In the structure column you must describe in
words the structure of the vessel or cell. In the functions column you must list the functions of each vessel or
cell. In the diagram column you must draw a quick sketch of what this vessel or cell looks like in HUMANS and
label some parts if you think that will help to clarify your diagram. (15 Points)
Name
Artery

Vein

Capillary

Erythrocyte

Leukocyte

Structure (Describe it)

Function(s)
(List it/them)

Diagram (Label if
it helps to clarify)

Part 9: Blood Content

Using the following data chart, answer the questions below. (8 Points)
Individual

Breathing Rate
(Breaths/Min)

Hemoglobin (g/
100 ml of blood)

Oxygen Content
(ml/100 ml of
blood)

Matt

15

15.1

19.5

Melissa

21

8.0

13.7

Tyler

12

17.9

22.1

Alyson

22

16.0

14.1

a. Which individual is likely lacking iron in their diet? __________________________________________.

b. What condition might the individual in part a be suffering from? ______________________________.
c. List 3 key symptoms of this condition in part b.
1.
2.
3.
d. Which individual likely plays hockey for the Colorado Avalanche (high altitude) and has travelled to Toronto to play
a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs (lower altitude)? ____________________________________.
e. Explain why a cross country runner from Halifax (sea level altitude) who has a race in Calgary (higher altitude)
might move to Calgary a few months before the race to train.
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BONUS! (5 POINTS) : These questions are OPTIONAL! You will not be deducted marks if you do not
answer them or answer them incorrectly!
a. What medical condition is called the silent killer? ___________________________________________.
b. Explain why this why this condition has been given this name. __________________________________
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c. Indicate 2 key treatments for this medical conditions________________________________________
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