Body Fluids and Circulation
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Composition of blood, blood groups, coagulation of blood
SubtopicComposition of blood, blood groups, coagulation of blood under Body Fluids and Circulation for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which component of blood is responsible for carrying nutrients like glucose and amino acids?
A.RBCs
B.WBCs
C.Plasma
D.Platelets
- 2.
What is the typical percentage of lymphocytes among the total white blood cells?
A.60-65%
B.2-3%
C.20-25%
D.6-8%
- 3.
According to the simplified diagram of the clotting cascade, which enzyme catalyzes step 1?
A.Thrombin
B.Thrombokinase
C.Fibrinogen
D.Prothrombin
- 4.
Approximately what percentage of the human population is Rh positive?
A.20%
B.50%
C.80%
D.100%
- 5.
Which of the following plasma minerals are found in blood in significant amounts?
A., , ,
B., ,
C., ,
D.Only
- 6.
Which of the following factors initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation?
A.Release of tissue thromboplastin from damaged cells.
B.Activation of Factor XII by contact with collagen.
C.Conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.
D.Interaction of thrombin with calcium.
- 7.
What is the total blood volume in an average healthy adult human?
A.2-3 liters
B.5-6 liters
C.8-10 liters
D.12-15 liters
- 8.
In a healthy adult, which of the following is the correct decreasing order of the percentage of various leucocytes in the blood?
A.Neutrophils > Lymphocytes > Monocytes > Eosinophils > Basophils
B.Neutrophils > Monocytes > Lymphocytes > Eosinophils > Basophils
C.Lymphocytes > Neutrophils > Monocytes > Basophils > Eosinophils
D.Basophils > Eosinophils > Monocytes > Lymphocytes > Neutrophils
- 9.
A person with blood group O negative can safely donate blood to which of the following?
A.Only other O negative individuals.
B.Individuals with A positive and B positive blood groups only.
C.All individuals regardless of their ABO or Rh blood group.
D.Only individuals with Rh-negative blood.
- 10.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in the formation of a clot at the site of a wound?
A.Thrombin formation --> Fibrin network --> Fibrinogen activation
B.Thrombokinase formation --> Prothrombin to Thrombin --> Fibrinogen to Fibrin
C.Platelet aggregation --> Fibrinogen formation --> Thrombin activation
D.release --> Heparin activation --> Fibrin formation
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Composition of lymph and its function
SubtopicComposition of lymph and its function under Body Fluids and Circulation for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The exchange of nutrients, gases, etc., between the blood and the cells always occurs through:
A.Lymphatic nodes
B.Tissue fluid
C.Red blood cells
D.Artery walls
- 2.
Which of the following is true about the transport of CO in lymph?
A.Lymph carries more CO than arterial blood
B.Lymph carries no CO at all
C.CO is only transported by RBCs
D.Lymph carries only oxygen
- 3.
If the lymphatic vessels were blocked, what would be the most likely result?
A.Increase in blood pressure
B.Swelling of tissues (edema)
C.Instant death of all cells
D.Conversion of lymph to blood
- 4.
Where are lymphocytes primarily produced and matured before entering the lymph?
A.Lungs and Heart
B.Lymphoid organs like bone marrow and thymus
C.Liver and Gallbladder
D.Stomach and Intestines
- 5.
Which of these components of lymph is responsible for its role in the body's defense mechanism?
A.The high water content
B.The presence of specialized lymphocytes
C.The absorbed fat molecules
D.The low concentration of glucose
- 6.
Which of the following best describes the entry of fat into the bloodstream?
A.Fats are absorbed into blood capillaries and go straight to the heart.
B.Fats are absorbed into lacteals, travel through the lymphatic system, and enter the blood via the subclavian vein.
C.Fats are converted into proteins in the lymph nodes before entering the blood.
D.Fats never enter the blood; they are stored permanently in the lymphatic system.
- 7.
Why is the protein content of lymph slightly higher after it passes through a lymph node?
A.The node secretes large amounts of albumin.
B.The node adds antibodies (immunoglobulins) produced by plasma cells.
C.The node reabsorbs water, concentrating the existing proteins.
D.The node breaks down red blood cells into protein fragments.
- 8.
Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between the lymphatic system and the circulatory system?
A.They are two completely independent systems with no fluid exchange.
B.The lymphatic system is a one-way accessory route that returns fluid and proteins from the tissue spaces to the blood.
C.The circulatory system is an evolutionary descendant of the lymphatic system.
D.The lymphatic system pumps blood to the lungs while the circulatory system pumps it to the body.
- 9.
The concentration of electrolytes in lymph () is very similar to that of plasma. This indicates that:
A.The capillary wall is a perfect semi-permeable membrane.
B.The capillary wall is freely permeable to small ions.
C.Ions are actively transported into the lymphatic vessels.
D.Lymph is formed by the active secretion of water by tissue cells.
- 10.
In clinical practice, why is the 'Sentinel' lymph node biopsied in cancer patients?
A.It is the node that produces the most antibodies.
B.It is the first node that receives lymph drainage from a tumor site, indicating the start of metastasis.
C.It is the largest node in the body and easiest to find.
D.It is the only node that can regenerate itself.
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Human circulatory system
SubtopicHuman circulatory system under Body Fluids and Circulation for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is true regarding the walls of the atria compared to the ventricles?
A.Atrial walls are thicker
B.Atrial walls are thinner
C.They have the same thickness
D.Atria do not have muscular walls
- 2.
What is the standard blood pressure value for a normal healthy adult?
A.100/60 mmHg
B.120/80 mmHg
C.140/90 mmHg
D.150/100 mmHg
- 3.
Atherosclerosis is caused by deposits of which substances in the lumen of arteries?
A.Calcium and Fat
B.Cholesterol and Fibrous tissue
C.Calcium, Fat, Cholesterol and Fibrous tissue
D.Glucose and Proteins
- 4.
What describes 'Systole' in the cardiac cycle?
A.Relaxation of heart chambers
B.Contraction of heart chambers
C.Mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
D.Blood flow into the coronary arteries
- 5.
A standard Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a graphical representation of the electrical activity of the heart during a cardiac cycle. Which of the following components of the ECG is specifically counted to determine the heart rate of an individual in a clinical setting?
A.The number of P-waves
B.The number of QRS complexes
C.The number of T-waves
D.The total duration of the P-R interval
- 6.
What is the normal blood pressure of a healthy adult human, measured in ?
A.B.C.D. - 7.
Which of these is the most accurate definition of 'Heart Attack'?
A.Sudden stopping of heart beat
B.Congestion of the lungs
C.Sudden damage to heart muscle due to inadequate blood supply
D.Inability of heart to pump blood effectively
- 8.
Which of the following ions plays the most critical role in the plateau phase of the cardiac action potential and myocardial contraction?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
During a cardiac cycle, what is the volume of blood pumped out by each ventricle per beat?
A.Cardiac Output
B.Stroke Volume
C.End-Diastolic Volume
D.Minute Volume
- 10.
Identify the 'Pace-setter' of the heart.
A.Sinoatrial (SA) node
B.Atrioventricular (AV) node
C.Purkinje fibers
D.Bundle of His
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Cardiac cycle, cardiac output, ECG
SubtopicCardiac cycle, cardiac output, ECG under Body Fluids and Circulation for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following events marks the beginning of ventricular systole in the cardiac cycle?
A.Opening of AV valves
B.Closure of AV valves
C.Opening of semilunar valves
D.Closure of semilunar valves
- 2.
The volume of blood pumped by the left ventricle into the aorta per minute is called:
A.Stroke Volume
B.Cardiac Output
C.Blood Pressure
D.Pulse Pressure
- 3.
What is the significance of the QRS complex in counting heartbeats?
A.It marks the end of a beat
B.One QRS complex represents one heartbeat
C.It represents the resting phase
D.It shows the atrial contraction
- 4.
At the end of joint diastole, which node generates an action potential to start the next cycle?
A.Atrio-ventricular node
B.Sino-atrial node
C.Bundle of His
D.Left bundle branch
- 5.
Which event in the ECG is most useful for calculating the heart rate of a patient?
A.The width of the P-wave
B.The peak of the T-wave
C.The frequency of the QRS complex
D.The duration of the P-R interval
- 6.
The stroke volume of a person can be increased by:
A.Increasing end-systolic volume
B.Decreasing end-diastolic volume
C.Increasing the strength of ventricular contraction
D.Decreasing the heart rate only
- 7.
Which phase of the cardiac cycle is longest in duration?
A.Atrial systole
B.Ventricular systole
C.Joint diastole
D.All phases have equal duration
- 8.
Which event is represented by the 'QT interval' on an ECG?
A.Atrial depolarization and repolarization
B.The entire period of ventricular electrical activity
C.The time between two heartbeats
D.The delay between atrial and ventricular contraction
- 9.
If a person has a stroke volume of mL and a heart rate of bpm, what is their Cardiac Output in SI units approximately?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
The PQ segment (from the end of P to the start of Q) represents:
A.Atrial depolarization
B.Conduction delay at the AV node
C.Ventricular depolarization
D.Total atrial electrical activity
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Double circulation
SubtopicDouble circulation under Body Fluids and Circulation for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following describes the systemic circuit?
A.Heart to Lungs to Heart
B.Heart to Body to Heart
C.Lungs to Body to Lungs
D.Heart to Heart
- 2.
Which of these is the correct sequence of heart chambers blood passes through, starting from the vena cava?
A.RA RV Lungs LA LV
B.LA LV Lungs RA RV
C.RV RA Lungs LV LA
D.LV LA Lungs RV RA
- 3.
In systemic circulation, blood is distributed through the:
A.Pulmonary trunk
B.Aortic system
C.Venous system
D.Pulmonary veins
- 4.
The heart of which organism shows 'incomplete' double circulation?
A.Human
B.Pigeon
C.Frog
D.Whale
- 5.
During double circulation, the right side of the heart is primarily involved with ________ blood, while the left side is involved with ________ blood.
A.Oxygenated, Deoxygenated
B.Deoxygenated, Oxygenated
C.Nutrient-rich, Nutrient-poor
D.High pressure, Low pressure
- 6.
Which vessel is characterized by having the highest concentration of urea in the human body due to its connection with the liver in the systemic circuit?
A.Renal Vein
B.Hepatic Vein
C.Hepatic Portal Vein
D.Pulmonary Artery
- 7.
In the context of the hepatic portal system, the blood entering the liver via the hepatic portal vein is eventually drained into the vena cava by the:
A.Hepatic Artery
B.Hepatic Vein
C.Renal Vein
D.Common Bile Duct
- 8.
The 'Coronary Circulation' is a subset of the systemic circulation. When does the maximum blood flow through the coronary arteries occur?
A.During ventricular systole, when aortic pressure is highest.
B.During ventricular diastole, when the heart muscle is relaxed and not compressing the coronary vessels.
C.During atrial systole only.
D.Equally during both systole and diastole.
- 9.
Which physiological factor is most responsible for the 'dichrotic notch' seen in the pressure graph of the systemic aorta during the double circulation cycle?
A.Opening of the mitral valve.
B.A brief backflow of blood that closes the aortic semilunar valve.
C.Contraction of the right atrium.
D.The rush of blood through the capillaries.
- 10.
Which of these is a correct comparison between the 'Pulmonary Vein' and the 'Vena Cava'?
A.The Pulmonary Vein carries deoxygenated blood; the Vena Cava carries oxygenated blood.
B.The Pulmonary Vein carries oxygenated blood to the left atrium; the Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood to the right atrium.
C.The Pulmonary Vein has a much thicker wall than the Vena Cava.
D.The Vena Cava originates from the lungs.
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Regulation of cardiac activity
SubtopicRegulation of cardiac activity under Body Fluids and Circulation for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The cardiac center in the Medulla oblongata regulates cardiac function through which of the following?
A.The Autonomic Nervous System
B.The Somatic Nervous System
C.Direct connection to the skeletal muscles
D.The Cerebellum
- 2.
Which branch of the Autonomic Nervous System works to return the heart rate to normal after a stressful event?
A.Sympathetic
B.Parasympathetic
C.Somatic
D.Central
- 3.
The Sinoatrial Node (SAN) generates action potentials at a rate that can be modified by:
A.The ANS
B.Hormones
C.Both ANS and Hormones
D.Neither ANS nor Hormones
- 4.
Which of the following is true about the heart's regulation during physical exercise?
A.Parasympathetic activity increases
B.Sympathetic activity increases
C.Adrenaline levels decrease
D.Heart rate decreases
- 5.
Which of the following is true about the regulation of cardiac activity in humans?
A.It is entirely under voluntary control
B.The SA node is the only regulator
C.Neural and hormonal factors work together to adjust output
D.The brain cannot influence the heart rate
- 6.
When the parasympathetic nervous system decreases the heart rate, the cardiac output will:
A.Increase proportionally
B.Remain exactly the same
C.Decrease
D.Become zero
- 7.
How do sympathetic neural signals affect the cardiac cycle time?
A.They increase it
B.They decrease it
C.They maintain it at a constant level
D.They cause it to fluctuate randomly
- 8.
Which of the following physiological states would result in the highest 'vagal tone'?
A.Running a marathon
B.Deep sleep or resting in a relaxed state
C.Experiencing a sudden fright
D.Standing up quickly after lying down
- 9.
How does the cardio-inhibitory center in the medulla reduce the cardiac output?
A.By sending inhibitory signals through the spinal cord to the heart
B.By increasing the frequency of action potentials in the Vagus nerve
C.By stimulating the adrenal medulla to release Acetylcholine
D.By causing peripheral vasodilation
- 10.
Atropine is a drug used to treat bradycardia. Its mechanism of action involves:
A.Directly stimulating the SA node's receptors
B.Blocking the effects of Acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors
C.Increasing the release of Noradrenaline from sympathetic nerves
D.Activating the baroreceptors in the carotid sinus
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Disorders (Hypertension, CAD, Angina pectoris, Heart failure)
SubtopicDisorders (Hypertension, CAD, Angina pectoris, Heart failure) under Body Fluids and Circulation for Grade 11 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If the heart is not pumping enough blood to meet body needs, it is specifically called:
A.Cardiac arrest
B.Heart failure
C.Heart attack
D.Angina
- 2.
Heart attack is caused by the heart muscle being suddenly damaged by ______.
A.Excessive exercise
B.Inadequate blood supply
C.Bacterial infection
D.Excessive oxygen
- 3.
The 'pumping pressure' in a healthy individual is ideally:
A.80 mmHg
B.100 mmHg
C.120 mmHg
D.140 mmHg
- 4.
Which of the following is true about Angina?
A.It only occurs in people over 80
B.It is caused by excessive oxygen in the blood
C.It appears as acute chest pain
D.It is a condition where the heart stops beating
- 5.
Atherosclerosis affects which of the following?
A.The valves of the heart
B.The vessels that supply the heart muscle
C.The electrical conduction system only
D.The lymphatic vessels of the thorax
- 6.
Which of these is a chronic condition characterized by the heart's inability to pump the required volume of blood?
A.Cardiac arrest
B.Heart failure
C.Heart attack
D.Angina
- 7.
What is the primary effect of chronic hypertension on the brain?
A.Increased memory and cognitive function
B.Risk of hemorrhages and stroke
C.Increased growth of neurons
D.Thickening of the skull
- 8.
Why is 'Heart Failure' not the same as 'Cardiac Arrest'?
A.Heart failure is sudden, while cardiac arrest is chronic.
B.In heart failure, the heart continues to beat but inefficiently; in cardiac arrest, it stops beating.
C.Heart failure only affects the lungs, while cardiac arrest affects the brain.
D.Cardiac arrest is a type of chest pain, while heart failure is a blockage.
- 9.
In Coronary Artery Disease, which material's deposition is specifically associated with the 'fibrous' nature of the plaque?
A.Calcium salts
B.Fibrous tissue
C.Cholesterol crystals
D.Phospholipids
- 10.
A blood pressure of mmHg would be considered:
A.Hypertensive
B.Normal/Healthy
C.Critical Emergency
D.Heart Failure
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