Question 1

The pelvic area is supplied with blood from the _______ arteries.

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The answer of The pelvic area is supplied with blood...

Question 2

Fill in the missing blood vessel.
vertebral artery; _____________; posterior cerebral artery

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The answer of Fill in the missing blood vessel.
vertebral artery;...

Question 3

Which of the following veins is NOT involved in draining blood from the arm?

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A)   brachial vein
B)   basilic vein
C)   cephalic vein
D)   median cubital veinE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The kidneys are supplied by the

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A)   renal arteries.
B)   suprarenal arteries.
C)   lumbar arteries.
D)   inferior mesenteric arteries.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Resistance in the cardiovascular system

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A)   tends to increase if blood viscosity increases.
B)   tends to decrease as the diameter of blood vessels decreases.
C)   dramatically increases blood flow through the circulatory system.
D)   is directly related to flow ( ↑\uparrow↑  R  →\rightarrow→   ↑\uparrow↑  Flow) .
E)   does not occur. If it did, blood would not circulate in the blood vessels. F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT involved in short-term regulation of blood pressure?

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A)   baroreceptor reflex
B)   adrenal medullary mechanism
C)   alteration in blood volume
D)   chemoreceptor mechanismE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two

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A)   inferior mesenteric arteries.
B)   common iliac arteries.
C)   superior mesenteric arteries.
D)   femoral arteries.
E)   renal arteries.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Increased pressure in the aortic arch will activate the aortic arch reflex and cause

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A)   a decrease in the frequency of action potentials from the aortic baroreceptors.
B)   increased parasympathetic stimulation of the heart.
C)   vasoconstriction of peripheral vessels increasing the blood pressure.
D)   increased ADH secretion.
E)   increased sympathetic stimulation of the heart.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Match the term with the best description.
-a characteristic of aging arteries

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A)  arteriosclerosis
B)  produced by turbulent blood flow
C)  blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance
D)  as pressure in a vessel decreases, the force holding it open decreases, and the vessel tends to collapse
E)  a characteristic of the venous systemF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Resistance to blood flow is greatest in

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A)   arteries.
B)   arterioles.
C)   venules.
D)   veins.
E)   capillaries.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following would occur as a person goes into shock?

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A)   Baroreceptors are stimulated.
B)   Chemoreceptors are depressed.
C)   Renin release is inhibited.
D)   Parasympathetic stimulation is increased.
E)   Sympathetic stimulation is decreased.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

-The figure illustrates the capillary network. What does "E" represent?

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A)   precapillary sphincter
B)   metarteriole
C)   thoroughfare channel
D)   arterial capillaries
E)   venous capillariesF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following functions is associated with vessels that carry blood directly from arterioles to veins without passing through capillaries?

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A)   thermoregulation
B)   nutrient supply to tissues
C)   removal of metabolic waste products from tissues
D)   oxygen supply to tissues
E)   pH regulationF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

According to the Laplace's Law, as the diameter of a blood vessel increases, the force applied to the wall of that vessel

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A)   increases.
B)   decreases.
C)   increases, then decreases.
D)   remains the same.
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Art is 75. He has advanced arteriosclerosis. He is suffering from a number of manifestations, which are consistent with his arteriosclerosis. Over the past several years he has developed hypertension and he is beginning to show signs of renal failure. Which of the following are consistent with his condition?

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A)   increased resistance to blood flow
B)   increased renin secretion from the kidneys
C)   increased aldosterone secretion from the adrenal cortex
D)   increased angiotensinogen formation
E)   All of these choices is correct.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following arteries branches directly from the aortic arch?

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A)   brachiocephalic artery
B)   coronary artery
C)   pulmonary artery
D)   right subclavian artery
E)   right common carotid arteryF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Match the term with the best description.
-continuous capillaries

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A)  simple squamous epithelium of capillaries
B)  drain capillary networks
C)  regulate blood flow into capillaries
D)  do not have fenestrae
E)  bypass capillary bedsF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer.
-(1)  blood pressure in the aorta;
(2)  blood pressure in the superior vena cava

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A)  Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)  Choose this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)  Choose this if the first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 19

Sympathetic nerve fibers that innervate blood vessel walls are found primarily in the

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A)   tunica intima.
B)   tunica media.
C)   tunica adventitia.
D)   tunica externa.
E)   tunica interna.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The central nervous system ischemic response

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A)   is triggered by an increase in blood flow to the vasomotor center.
B)   plays an important role in controlling blood pressure under emergency conditions.
C)   is stimulated by a rise in oxygen.
D)   is inhibited by a rise in the level of hydrogen ions.
E)   plays an important role in regulating blood pressure under normal conditions.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

According to the Laplace's Law, as the diameter of a blood vessel increases, the force applied to the wall of that vessel

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Which of the following functions is associated with vessels that carry blood directly from arterioles to veins without passing through capillaries?

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The central nervous system ischemic response

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Match the term with the best description. -continuous capillaries

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Increased pressure in the aortic arch will activate the aortic arch reflex and cause

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Which of the following veins is NOT involved in draining blood from the arm?

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Which of the following is NOT involved in short-term regulation of blood pressure?

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The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two

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Resistance in the cardiovascular system

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Resistance to blood flow is greatest in

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The kidneys are supplied by the

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Which of the following arteries branches directly from the aortic arch?

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The pelvic area is supplied with blood from the _______ arteries.

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Sympathetic nerve fibers that innervate blood vessel walls are found primarily in the

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Match the term with the best description. -a characteristic of aging arteries

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-The figure illustrates the capillary network. What does "E" represent?

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Fill in the missing blood vessel. vertebral artery; _____________; posterior cerebral artery

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Use the following key to choose the most correct answer. -(1) blood pressure in the aorta; (2) blood pressure in the superior vena cava

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Which of the following would occur as a person goes into shock?

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Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

According to the Laplace's Law, as the diameter of a blood vessel increases, the force applied to the wall of that vessel

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Which of the following functions is associated with vessels that carry blood directly from arterioles to veins without passing through capillaries?

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The central nervous system ischemic response

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Match the term with the best description. -continuous capillaries

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Increased pressure in the aortic arch will activate the aortic arch reflex and cause

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Which of the following veins is NOT involved in draining blood from the arm?

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Which of the following is NOT involved in short-term regulation of blood pressure?

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The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two

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Resistance in the cardiovascular system

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Resistance to blood flow is greatest in

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The kidneys are supplied by the

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Which of the following arteries branches directly from the aortic arch?

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The pelvic area is supplied with blood from the _______ arteries.

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Sympathetic nerve fibers that innervate blood vessel walls are found primarily in the

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Match the term with the best description. -a characteristic of aging arteries

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-The figure illustrates the capillary network. What does "E" represent?

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Fill in the missing blood vessel. vertebral artery; _____________; posterior cerebral artery

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Use the following key to choose the most correct answer. -(1) blood pressure in the aorta; (2) blood pressure in the superior vena cava

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Which of the following would occur as a person goes into shock?

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