Question 1

Veins

Accepted Answer

A)  carry blood away from the heart. 
B)  carry blood under very high pressure. 
C)  may contain valves and are lined with endothelium. 
D)  are described as strong, rigid vessels that always carry oxygenated blood. 
E)  have thick, many layered walls. 
A)  carry blood away from the heart. 
B)  carry blood under very high pressure. 
C)  may contain valves and are lined with endothelium. 
D)  are described as strong, rigid vessels that always carry oxygenated blood. 
E)  have thick, many layered walls.

Question 2

-On this diagram label pulse point "B".

Accepted Answer

A)  femoral artery 
B)  radial artery 
C)  common carotid artery 
D)  popliteal artery 
E)  brachial artery 
A)  femoral artery 
B)  radial artery 
C)  common carotid artery 
D)  popliteal artery 
E)  brachial artery

Question 3

One of the best ways to determine the adequacy of peripheral circulation is to check the pedal pulses. To check the pedal pulse you would check the pulse in the

Accepted Answer

A)  ankle. 
B)  wrist. 
C)  groin. 
D)  neck. 
E)  foot. 
A)  ankle. 
B)  wrist. 
C)  groin. 
D)  neck. 
E)  foot.

Question 4

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-arteriosclerosis

Accepted Answer

A) a bulge (a weak spot) in the artery wall 
B) degenerative changes in arteries 
C) an overstretching of the veins of the lower extremities 
D) inflammation of the veins 
E) small vessels that supply nutrients to large arteries 
A) a bulge (a weak spot) in the artery wall 
B) degenerative changes in arteries 
C) an overstretching of the veins of the lower extremities 
D) inflammation of the veins 
E) small vessels that supply nutrients to large arteries

Question 5

The structure of a capillary wall differs from that of a vein or artery because

Accepted Answer

A)  the capillary wall has only two tunics. 
B)  capillaries have more smooth muscle. 
C)  capillary walls have only endothelium and a basement membrane. 
D)  capillaries can constrict or dilate. 
E)  capillaries are impermeable to all substances. 
A)  the capillary wall has only two tunics. 
B)  capillaries have more smooth muscle. 
C)  capillary walls have only endothelium and a basement membrane. 
D)  capillaries can constrict or dilate. 
E)  capillaries are impermeable to all substances.

Question 6

Atrial natriuretic factor

Accepted Answer

A)  is released in response to elevated atrial pressure. 
B)  stimulates the release of ADH. 
C)  decreases urine production. 
D)  stimulates release of aldosterone. 
E)  increases blood volume. 
A)  is released in response to elevated atrial pressure. 
B)  stimulates the release of ADH. 
C)  decreases urine production. 
D)  stimulates release of aldosterone. 
E)  increases blood volume.

Question 7

The velocity of blood flow inside a blood vessel

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A)  is equal to the blood pressure. 
B)  is faster in the center of the blood vessel. 
C)  is most rapid at a bend or turn in the vessel. 
D)  increases along the walls of the blood vessel. 
E)  is more rapid along the sides of the vessel. 
A)  is equal to the blood pressure. 
B)  is faster in the center of the blood vessel. 
C)  is most rapid at a bend or turn in the vessel. 
D)  increases along the walls of the blood vessel. 
E)  is more rapid along the sides of the vessel.

Question 8

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-thoracic visceral artery

Accepted Answer

A) supplies blood to the diaphragm 
B) supplies blood to the esophagus 
C) supplies blood to the thoracic wall 
D) supplies blood to the pancreas and small intestine 
E) supplies blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen 
A) supplies blood to the diaphragm 
B) supplies blood to the esophagus 
C) supplies blood to the thoracic wall 
D) supplies blood to the pancreas and small intestine 
E) supplies blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen

Question 9

-The diagram illustrates a part of a capillary. What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  basement membrane 
B)  RBC 
C)  capillary endothelial cell 
D)  nucleus of endothelial cell 
E)  precapillary cell 
A)  basement membrane 
B)  RBC 
C)  capillary endothelial cell 
D)  nucleus of endothelial cell 
E)  precapillary cell

Question 10

In the pulmonary circulation, the _____ carry blood to the lungs.

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A)  carotid sinuses 
B)  pulmonary arteries 
C)  coronary arteries 
D)  superior vena cava and inferior vena cava 
E)  aorta 
A)  carotid sinuses 
B)  pulmonary arteries 
C)  coronary arteries 
D)  superior vena cava and inferior vena cava 
E)  aorta

Question 11

Match the term with the best description.
-venules

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-external iliac artery

Accepted Answer

A) supplies blood to the pelvic area 
B) formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta 
C) the continuation of the femoral artery 
D) extends from the common iliac artery to the thigh 
E) continuation of the external iliac artery into the thigh 
A) supplies blood to the pelvic area 
B) formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta 
C) the continuation of the femoral artery 
D) extends from the common iliac artery to the thigh 
E) continuation of the external iliac artery into the thigh

Question 13

Urine output usually decreases when a person is in shock. This is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased ADH secretion. 
B)  increased renin secretion. 
C)  increased secretion of atrial natriuretic factor. 
D)  decreased vasoconstriction due to the stress relaxation response. 
E)  decreased aldosterone secretion 
A)  decreased ADH secretion. 
B)  increased renin secretion. 
C)  increased secretion of atrial natriuretic factor. 
D)  decreased vasoconstriction due to the stress relaxation response. 
E)  decreased aldosterone secretion

Question 14

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-superior phrenic artery

Accepted Answer

A) supplies blood to the diaphragm 
B) supplies blood to the esophagus 
C) supplies blood to the thoracic wall 
D) supplies blood to the pancreas and small intestine 
E) supplies blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen 
A) supplies blood to the diaphragm 
B) supplies blood to the esophagus 
C) supplies blood to the thoracic wall 
D) supplies blood to the pancreas and small intestine 
E) supplies blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen

Question 15

Increased venous tone will

Accepted Answer

A)  relax the veins. 
B)  help return blood to the heart. 
C)  allow blood to pool in the veins. 
D)  stabilize blood velocity in the veins. 
E)  dilate the veins. 
A)  relax the veins. 
B)  help return blood to the heart. 
C)  allow blood to pool in the veins. 
D)  stabilize blood velocity in the veins. 
E)  dilate the veins.

Question 16

In which of the following clinical situations would you expect edema?

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A)  shock (which is accompanied by low blood pressure) 
B)  burns (which result in increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins) 
C)  dehydration (which results in low blood pressure) 
D)  vomiting (which leads to a decreased plasma volume) 
E)  diarrhea (which leads to a decreased blood volume) 
A)  shock (which is accompanied by low blood pressure) 
B)  burns (which result in increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins) 
C)  dehydration (which results in low blood pressure) 
D)  vomiting (which leads to a decreased plasma volume) 
E)  diarrhea (which leads to a decreased blood volume)

Question 17

A blood pressure reading of 120/80 would

Accepted Answer

A)  indicate a diastolic pressure of 120 mm Hg. 
B)  have Korotkoff sounds at pressures above 120 mm Hg. 
C)  indicate a systolic pressure of 120 mm Hg. 
D)  indicate a systolic pressure of 80 mm Hg. 
E)  would be considered hypertensive. 
A)  indicate a diastolic pressure of 120 mm Hg. 
B)  have Korotkoff sounds at pressures above 120 mm Hg. 
C)  indicate a systolic pressure of 120 mm Hg. 
D)  indicate a systolic pressure of 80 mm Hg. 
E)  would be considered hypertensive.

Question 18

The vasa vasorum

Accepted Answer

A)  are incompetent valves in the large veins. 
B)  are special capillaries that supply nutrients to the walls of arteries and veins. 
C)  are the blood vessels that supply blood to the vas deferens. 
D)  are blood vessels that directly connect arteries to veins. 
E)  supply blood to skeletal muscle. 
A)  are incompetent valves in the large veins. 
B)  are special capillaries that supply nutrients to the walls of arteries and veins. 
C)  are the blood vessels that supply blood to the vas deferens. 
D)  are blood vessels that directly connect arteries to veins. 
E)  supply blood to skeletal muscle.

Question 19

Which coat of an artery contains endothelium?

Accepted Answer

A)  tunica intima 
B)  tunica media 
C)  tunica adventitia 
D)  tunica elastica 
E)  tunica intermedia 
A)  tunica intima 
B)  tunica media 
C)  tunica adventitia 
D)  tunica elastica 
E)  tunica intermedia

Question 20

What is the most important means by which capillary exchange occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  exocytosis 
B)  diffusion 
C)  ATP powered pumps 
D)  facilitated diffusion 
A)  exocytosis 
B)  diffusion 
C)  ATP powered pumps 
D)  facilitated diffusion

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Veins

-On this diagram label pulse point "B".

One of the best ways to determine the adequacy of peripheral circulation is to check the pedal pulses. To check the pedal pulse you would check the pulse in the

Match the term with the appropriate description. -arteriosclerosis

The structure of a capillary wall differs from that of a vein or artery because

Atrial natriuretic factor

The velocity of blood flow inside a blood vessel

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -thoracic visceral artery

-The diagram illustrates a part of a capillary. What does "C" represent?

In the pulmonary circulation, the _____ carry blood to the lungs.

Match the term with the best description. -venules

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -external iliac artery

Urine output usually decreases when a person is in shock. This is the result of

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -superior phrenic artery

Increased venous tone will

In which of the following clinical situations would you expect edema?

A blood pressure reading of 120/80 would

The vasa vasorum

Which coat of an artery contains endothelium?

What is the most important means by which capillary exchange occurs?

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