Question 1

Blood flow through capillaries is regulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  one-way valves in the veins. 
B)  precapillary sphincters. 
C)  skeletal muscle contraction. 
D)  elastic valves. 
E)  the tunica intima. 
A)  one-way valves in the veins. 
B)  precapillary sphincters. 
C)  skeletal muscle contraction. 
D)  elastic valves. 
E)  the tunica intima.

Question 2

Which of these arteries might a red blood cell encounter if it started in the left ventricle and went to the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  radial artery 
B)  brachiocephalic artery 
C)  external carotid artery 
D)  axillary artery 
E)  Both radial artery and brachiocephalic artery would be encountered. 
A)  radial artery 
B)  brachiocephalic artery 
C)  external carotid artery 
D)  axillary artery 
E)  Both radial artery and brachiocephalic artery would be encountered.

Question 3

The _____ begins with capillaries in the viscera and ends with capillaries in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior mesenteric vein 
B)  inferior mesenteric vein 
C)  hepatic portal system 
D)  hepatic vein 
E)  gastric vein 
A)  superior mesenteric vein 
B)  inferior mesenteric vein 
C)  hepatic portal system 
D)  hepatic vein 
E)  gastric vein

Question 4

The small intestine, pancreas and upper colon receive their blood from the

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior mesenteric arteries. 
B)  renal arteries. 
C)  suprarenal arteries. 
D)  superior mesenteric artery. 
E)  celiac trunk. 
A)  inferior mesenteric arteries. 
B)  renal arteries. 
C)  suprarenal arteries. 
D)  superior mesenteric artery. 
E)  celiac trunk.

Question 5

Which of these arteries branches to form the anterior tibial and posterior tibial arteries?

Accepted Answer

A)  external iliac artery 
B)  internal iliac artery 
C)  popliteal artery 
D)  femoral artery 
E)  common iliac artery 
A)  external iliac artery 
B)  internal iliac artery 
C)  popliteal artery 
D)  femoral artery 
E)  common iliac artery

Question 6

Parietal arteries that branch from the thoracic (descending) aorta

Accepted Answer

A)  supply the thoracic organs. 
B)  include the posterior intercostal arteries. 
C)  include the anterior intercostal arteries. 
D)  include the superior phrenic arteries. 
E)  include both the posterior intercostal arteries and include the superior phrenic arteries. 
A)  supply the thoracic organs. 
B)  include the posterior intercostal arteries. 
C)  include the anterior intercostal arteries. 
D)  include the superior phrenic arteries. 
E)  include both the posterior intercostal arteries and include the superior phrenic arteries.

Question 7

The stomach, spleen, and liver receive their blood from the

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior mesenteric arteries. 
B)  renal arteries. 
C)  suprarenal arteries. 
D)  superior mesenteric artery. 
E)  celiac trunk. 
A)  inferior mesenteric arteries. 
B)  renal arteries. 
C)  suprarenal arteries. 
D)  superior mesenteric artery. 
E)  celiac trunk.

Question 8

In severe cases of shock

Accepted Answer

A)  the normal regulatory mechanisms for blood pressure control are adequate to return the body to homeostasis. 
B)  the cardiac output rises dramatically. 
C)  a positive feedback cycle develops. 
D)  the baroreceptor reflexes are adequate for returning blood pressure to normal. 
E)  renin secretion decreases, causing a rise in blood pressure. 
A)  the normal regulatory mechanisms for blood pressure control are adequate to return the body to homeostasis. 
B)  the cardiac output rises dramatically. 
C)  a positive feedback cycle develops. 
D)  the baroreceptor reflexes are adequate for returning blood pressure to normal. 
E)  renin secretion decreases, causing a rise in blood pressure.

Question 9

An increase in which of these would produce an increase in mean arterial pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate 
B)  stroke volume 
C)  peripheral resistance 
D)  Any of these would increase mean arterial blood pressure. 
E)  Only heart rate or stroke volume would increase mean arterial blood pressure. 
A)  heart rate 
B)  stroke volume 
C)  peripheral resistance 
D)  Any of these would increase mean arterial blood pressure. 
E)  Only heart rate or stroke volume would increase mean arterial blood pressure.

Question 10

Which of these statements concerning the normal pathway of blood flow is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  from the pulmonary arteries to the lungs 
B)  from the pulmonary veins to the right atrium 
C)  from the aorta to all parts of body except lungs 
D)  from the coronary sinus to the right atrium 
E)  Neither from the pulmonary veins to the right atrium nor from the coronary sinus to the right atrium are correct.
HAPS Learning Outcome: K12.07 Identify the major arteries and veins.
Learning Outcome: 13.03A Describe the blood vessels of the pulmonary circulation.
Learning Outcome: 13.04A List the major arteries that supply each of the body areas, and describe their functions.
Learning Outcome: 13.05A List the major veins that carry blood from each of the body areas, and describe their functions. 
A)  from the pulmonary arteries to the lungs 
B)  from the pulmonary veins to the right atrium 
C)  from the aorta to all parts of body except lungs 
D)  from the coronary sinus to the right atrium 
E)  Neither from the pulmonary veins to the right atrium nor from the coronary sinus to the right atrium are correct.
HAPS Learning Outcome: K12.07 Identify the major arteries and veins.
Learning Outcome: 13.03A Describe the blood vessels of the pulmonary circulation.
Learning Outcome: 13.04A List the major arteries that supply each of the body areas, and describe their functions.
Learning Outcome: 13.05A List the major veins that carry blood from each of the body areas, and describe their functions.

Question 11

Concerning blood vessel walls,

Accepted Answer

A)  the tunica adventitia is composed of connective tissue. 
B)  the tunica intima is smooth muscle. 
C)  the tunica media is an endothelial layer. 
D)  the walls of arteries are thinner and contain less elastic tissue than veins. 
E)  capillaries have the thickest walls of all the blood vessels. 
A)  the tunica adventitia is composed of connective tissue. 
B)  the tunica intima is smooth muscle. 
C)  the tunica media is an endothelial layer. 
D)  the walls of arteries are thinner and contain less elastic tissue than veins. 
E)  capillaries have the thickest walls of all the blood vessels.

Question 12

Which of these have no smooth muscle in their walls?

Accepted Answer

A)  venules 
B)  small veins 
C)  medium-sized veins 
D)  large veins 
E)  All of these contain at least some smooth muscle in their walls. 
A)  venules 
B)  small veins 
C)  medium-sized veins 
D)  large veins 
E)  All of these contain at least some smooth muscle in their walls.

Question 13

Regulation of peripheral resistance occurs most often in the

Accepted Answer

A)  large arteries. 
B)  medium-sized arteries. 
C)  arterioles. 
D)  capillaries. 
E)  veins 
A)  large arteries. 
B)  medium-sized arteries. 
C)  arterioles. 
D)  capillaries. 
E)  veins

Question 14

Vasomotor tone

Accepted Answer

A)  is maintained by the parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  occurs in response to the vasomotor center in the cerebellum. 
C)  occurs when action potentials travel through sympathetic vasoconstrictor fibers. 
D)  keeps peripheral blood vessels in a partially constricted state. 
E)  both occurs when action potentials travel through sympathetic vasoconstrictor fibers and keeps peripheral blood vessels in a partially constricted state. 
A)  is maintained by the parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  occurs in response to the vasomotor center in the cerebellum. 
C)  occurs when action potentials travel through sympathetic vasoconstrictor fibers. 
D)  keeps peripheral blood vessels in a partially constricted state. 
E)  both occurs when action potentials travel through sympathetic vasoconstrictor fibers and keeps peripheral blood vessels in a partially constricted state.

Question 15

Inflammation of the veins is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  varicose veins. 
B)  thrombosis. 
C)  phlebitis. 
D)  necrosis. 
E)  an embolus. 
A)  varicose veins. 
B)  thrombosis. 
C)  phlebitis. 
D)  necrosis. 
E)  an embolus.

Question 16

The arteries found in the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae are the

Accepted Answer

A)  common carotid arteries. 
B)  vertebral arteries. 
C)  internal carotid arteries. 
D)  external carotid arteries. 
E)  subclavian arteries. 
A)  common carotid arteries. 
B)  vertebral arteries. 
C)  internal carotid arteries. 
D)  external carotid arteries. 
E)  subclavian arteries.

Question 17

The ______________ is the part of the descending aorta that extends from the diaphragm to the common iliac arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  ascending aorta 
B)  aortic arch 
C)  thoracic aorta 
D)  abdominal aorta 
A)  ascending aorta 
B)  aortic arch 
C)  thoracic aorta 
D)  abdominal aorta

Question 18

The portion of the aorta that gives rise to the coronary arteries is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ascending aorta. 
B)  aortic arch. 
C)  thoracic aorta. 
D)  abdominal aorta. 
A)  ascending aorta. 
B)  aortic arch. 
C)  thoracic aorta. 
D)  abdominal aorta.

Question 19

The ______________ is (are) formed when the vertebral arteries unite at the base of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  subclavian arteries 
B)  common carotid arteries 
C)  external carotid arteries 
D)  internal carotid arteries 
E)  cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis) 
A)  subclavian arteries 
B)  common carotid arteries 
C)  external carotid arteries 
D)  internal carotid arteries 
E)  cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis)

Question 20

When cells become active in a certain area of the body, the blood flow to the capillaries in that area must _____ to provide more ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase, O2 
B)  decrease, O2 
C)  increase, CO2 
D)  decrease, sodium 
E)  decrease, ATP 
A)  increase, O2 
B)  decrease, O2 
C)  increase, CO2 
D)  decrease, sodium 
E)  decrease, ATP

Blood flow through capillaries is regulated by

Which of these arteries might a red blood cell encounter if it started in the left ventricle and went to the brain?

The _____ begins with capillaries in the viscera and ends with capillaries in the liver.

The small intestine, pancreas and upper colon receive their blood from the

Which of these arteries branches to form the anterior tibial and posterior tibial arteries?

Parietal arteries that branch from the thoracic (descending) aorta

The stomach, spleen, and liver receive their blood from the

In severe cases of shock

An increase in which of these would produce an increase in mean arterial pressure?

Which of these statements concerning the normal pathway of blood flow is NOT correct?

Concerning blood vessel walls,

Which of these have no smooth muscle in their walls?

Regulation of peripheral resistance occurs most often in the

Vasomotor tone

Inflammation of the veins is known as

The arteries found in the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae are the

The ______________ is the part of the descending aorta that extends from the diaphragm to the common iliac arteries.

The portion of the aorta that gives rise to the coronary arteries is the

The ______________ is (are) formed when the vertebral arteries unite at the base of the brain.

When cells become active in a certain area of the body, the blood flow to the capillaries in that area must _ to provide more .

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Exam 13: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Blood flow through capillaries is regulated by

Which of these arteries might a red blood cell encounter if it started in the left ventricle and went to the brain?

The _____ begins with capillaries in the viscera and ends with capillaries in the liver.

The small intestine, pancreas and upper colon receive their blood from the

Which of these arteries branches to form the anterior tibial and posterior tibial arteries?

Parietal arteries that branch from the thoracic (descending) aorta

The stomach, spleen, and liver receive their blood from the

In severe cases of shock

An increase in which of these would produce an increase in mean arterial pressure?

Which of these statements concerning the normal pathway of blood flow is NOT correct?

Concerning blood vessel walls,

Which of these have no smooth muscle in their walls?

Regulation of peripheral resistance occurs most often in the

Vasomotor tone

Inflammation of the veins is known as

The arteries found in the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae are the

The ______________ is the part of the descending aorta that extends from the diaphragm to the common iliac arteries.

The portion of the aorta that gives rise to the coronary arteries is the

The ______________ is (are) formed when the vertebral arteries unite at the base of the brain.

When cells become active in a certain area of the body, the blood flow to the capillaries in that area must _____ to provide more ____.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Structures and Their Functions

Tissuesasis of Life

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Joints

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

Urinary System and Fluid Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Heredity, and Aging

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When cells become active in a certain area of the body, the blood flow to the capillaries in that area must _ to provide more .