Question 1

The artery that supplies the urinary bladder, rectum, uterus, and vagina is the

Accepted Answer

A)  internal iliac artery. 
B)  external iliac artery. 
C)  median sacral artery. 
D)  inferior phrenic artery. 
E)  lumbar artery. 
A)  internal iliac artery. 
B)  external iliac artery. 
C)  median sacral artery. 
D)  inferior phrenic artery. 
E)  lumbar artery.

Question 2

The ________ veins drain the ovaries in females.

Accepted Answer

A)  suprarenal 
B)  renal 
C)  testicular 
D)  ovarian 
E)  mesenteric 
A)  suprarenal 
B)  renal 
C)  testicular 
D)  ovarian 
E)  mesenteric

Question 3

Blood from the descending colon and rectum is carried to the hepatic portal vein by the

Accepted Answer

A)  superior mesenteric vein. 
B)  inferior mesenteric vein. 
C)  splenic vein. 
D)  gastric vein. 
E)  cystic vein. 
A)  superior mesenteric vein. 
B)  inferior mesenteric vein. 
C)  splenic vein. 
D)  gastric vein. 
E)  cystic vein.

Question 4

Deposition of material in the walls of arteries to form plaques is called

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis. 
B)  varicose veins. 
C)  thrombosis. 
D)  pulmonary blockage. 
E)  phlebitis. 
A)  atherosclerosis. 
B)  varicose veins. 
C)  thrombosis. 
D)  pulmonary blockage. 
E)  phlebitis.

Question 5

A patient, Aldo S. Terone, was found to have severe arteriosclerosis of his renal arteries, which reduces renal blood flow. Which of these would be consistent with that condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypotension (low blood pressure) 
B)  hypertension (high blood pressure) 
C)  decreased vasomotor tone 
D)  exaggerated sympathetic stimulation of the heart 
E)  Both hypotension (low blood pressure) and decreased vasomotor tone would be expected consequences of his condition. 
A)  hypotension (low blood pressure) 
B)  hypertension (high blood pressure) 
C)  decreased vasomotor tone 
D)  exaggerated sympathetic stimulation of the heart 
E)  Both hypotension (low blood pressure) and decreased vasomotor tone would be expected consequences of his condition.

Question 6

Arteries

Accepted Answer

A)  carry only oxygenated blood. 
B)  carry blood away from the heart. 
C)  have valves. 
D)  serve as a blood reservoir. 
E)  All of these are true of arteries. 
A)  carry only oxygenated blood. 
B)  carry blood away from the heart. 
C)  have valves. 
D)  serve as a blood reservoir. 
E)  All of these are true of arteries.

Question 7

The ________ veins drain the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A)  suprarenal 
B)  renal 
C)  testicular 
D)  ovarian 
E)  mesenteric 
A)  suprarenal 
B)  renal 
C)  testicular 
D)  ovarian 
E)  mesenteric

Question 8

If the figure shown is an elastic artery, what layer is the letter A representing?

Accepted Answer

A)  tunica adventitia. 
B)  tunica intima. 
C)  tunica media. 
A)  tunica adventitia. 
B)  tunica intima. 
C)  tunica media.

Question 9

Trace a red blood cell from the brachiocephalic artery to the thumb side of the hand. Although all of the arteries listed are included in the upper limb, not all will be used.
1) axillary artery
2) brachial artery
3) radial artery
4) subclavian artery
5) ulnar artery

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 2, 4, 3 
C)  3, 1, 2, 5 
D)  4, 1, 2, 3 
E)  4, 1, 2, 5 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 2, 4, 3 
C)  3, 1, 2, 5 
D)  4, 1, 2, 3 
E)  4, 1, 2, 5

Question 10

Which of the following blood vessels have highest resistance to blood flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic arteries and muscular arteries 
B)  muscular arteries and large veins 
C)  arterioles and capillaries 
D)  large veins and venules 
E)  elastic arteries, muscular arteries and large veins 
A)  elastic arteries and muscular arteries 
B)  muscular arteries and large veins 
C)  arterioles and capillaries 
D)  large veins and venules 
E)  elastic arteries, muscular arteries and large veins

Question 11

Regarding fluid movement through the capillaries,

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure moves fluid out of the capillaries. 
B)  osmotic pressure moves fluid into the capillaries. 
C)  blood usually has a greater osmotic pressure than interstitial fluid. 
D)  nine tenths of the fluid that leaves the capillary reenters the capillary. 
E)  All of these are true statements. 
A)  blood pressure moves fluid out of the capillaries. 
B)  osmotic pressure moves fluid into the capillaries. 
C)  blood usually has a greater osmotic pressure than interstitial fluid. 
D)  nine tenths of the fluid that leaves the capillary reenters the capillary. 
E)  All of these are true statements.

Question 12

The chemoreceptor reflexes

Accepted Answer

A)  cause an increase in blood flow to the lungs. 
B)  cause an decrease in blood flow to the lungs. 
C)  helps decrease blood oxygen levels. 
D)  cause a decrease in blood flow to the heart. 
E)  cause an decrease in blood flow to the lungs and cause a decrease in blood flow to the heart are correct. 
A)  cause an increase in blood flow to the lungs. 
B)  cause an decrease in blood flow to the lungs. 
C)  helps decrease blood oxygen levels. 
D)  cause a decrease in blood flow to the heart. 
E)  cause an decrease in blood flow to the lungs and cause a decrease in blood flow to the heart are correct.

Question 13

Which of these regulatory mechanisms would occur in response to a sudden increase in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in vasomotor tone 
B)  vasodilation of blood vessels 
C)  decrease in peripheral resistance 
D)  parasympathetic stimulation of the heart 
E)  All of these responses would be expected. 
A)  a decrease in vasomotor tone 
B)  vasodilation of blood vessels 
C)  decrease in peripheral resistance 
D)  parasympathetic stimulation of the heart 
E)  All of these responses would be expected.

Question 14

Capillaries

Accepted Answer

A)  have a lot of smooth muscle in their walls. 
B)  are a location of gas and nutrient exchange. 
C)  are more numerous in such tissues as bone and dense connective tissue. 
D)  experience very high internal pressures. 
E)  have all of these properties. 
A)  have a lot of smooth muscle in their walls. 
B)  are a location of gas and nutrient exchange. 
C)  are more numerous in such tissues as bone and dense connective tissue. 
D)  experience very high internal pressures. 
E)  have all of these properties.

Question 15

Stimulation of the vasomotor center in the medulla oblongata causes _____________ and therefore _______________ to the cardiac output.

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction of the peripheral blood vessels, increases 
B)  vasodilation of the peripheral blood vessels, decreases 
C)  vasodilation of the peripheral blood vessels, increases 
D)  vasoconstriction of the peripheral blood vessels, decreases 
E)  a decrease in vasomotor tone, decreases 
A)  vasoconstriction of the peripheral blood vessels, increases 
B)  vasodilation of the peripheral blood vessels, decreases 
C)  vasodilation of the peripheral blood vessels, increases 
D)  vasoconstriction of the peripheral blood vessels, decreases 
E)  a decrease in vasomotor tone, decreases

Question 16

The most rapid decline in blood pressure occurs in the ___________ because of their ____ resistance.

Accepted Answer

A)  large arteries; high 
B)  medium-sized arteries; low 
C)  arterioles; high 
D)  elastic arteries; low 
E)  veins; high 
A)  large arteries; high 
B)  medium-sized arteries; low 
C)  arterioles; high 
D)  elastic arteries; low 
E)  veins; high

Question 17

Which of these is a superficial vein of the lower limbs?

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior tibial vein 
B)  femoral vein 
C)  popliteal vein 
D)  great saphenous vein 
E)  internal iliac vein 
A)  anterior tibial vein 
B)  femoral vein 
C)  popliteal vein 
D)  great saphenous vein 
E)  internal iliac vein

Question 18

The _____________ supply (supplies) blood to the face, nose, and mouth.

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 19

In which of these blood vessels are blood pressure measurements most commonly taken?

Accepted Answer

A)  brachial vein 
B)  basilic vein 
C)  cephalic vein 
D)  median cubital vein 
A)  brachial vein 
B)  basilic vein 
C)  cephalic vein 
D)  median cubital vein

Question 20

The ________ veins drain the adrenal glands.

Accepted Answer

A)  suprarenal 
B)  renal 
C)  testicular 
D)  ovarian 
E)  mesenteric 
A)  suprarenal 
B)  renal 
C)  testicular 
D)  ovarian 
E)  mesenteric

The artery that supplies the urinary bladder, rectum, uterus, and vagina is the

The ________ veins drain the ovaries in females.

Blood from the descending colon and rectum is carried to the hepatic portal vein by the

Deposition of material in the walls of arteries to form plaques is called

A patient, Aldo S. Terone, was found to have severe arteriosclerosis of his renal arteries, which reduces renal blood flow. Which of these would be consistent with that condition?

Arteries

The ________ veins drain the kidneys.

If the figure shown is an elastic artery, what layer is the letter A representing?

Trace a red blood cell from the brachiocephalic artery to the thumb side of the hand. Although all of the arteries listed are included in the upper limb, not all will be used. 1) axillary artery 2) brachial artery 3) radial artery 4) subclavian artery 5) ulnar artery

Which of the following blood vessels have highest resistance to blood flow?

Regarding fluid movement through the capillaries,

The chemoreceptor reflexes

Which of these regulatory mechanisms would occur in response to a sudden increase in blood pressure?

Capillaries

Stimulation of the vasomotor center in the medulla oblongata causes _ and therefore ___ to the cardiac output.

The most rapid decline in blood pressure occurs in the _______ because of their resistance.

Which of these is a superficial vein of the lower limbs?

The _____________ supply (supplies) blood to the face, nose, and mouth.

In which of these blood vessels are blood pressure measurements most commonly taken?

The ________ veins drain the adrenal glands.

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Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

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Exam 13: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The artery that supplies the urinary bladder, rectum, uterus, and vagina is the

The ________ veins drain the ovaries in females.

Blood from the descending colon and rectum is carried to the hepatic portal vein by the

Deposition of material in the walls of arteries to form plaques is called

A patient, Aldo S. Terone, was found to have severe arteriosclerosis of his renal arteries, which reduces renal blood flow. Which of these would be consistent with that condition?

Arteries

The ________ veins drain the kidneys.

If the figure shown is an elastic artery, what layer is the letter A representing?

Trace a red blood cell from the brachiocephalic artery to the thumb side of the hand. Although all of the arteries listed are included in the upper limb, not all will be used. 1) axillary artery 2) brachial artery 3) radial artery 4) subclavian artery 5) ulnar artery

Which of the following blood vessels have highest resistance to blood flow?

Regarding fluid movement through the capillaries,

The chemoreceptor reflexes

Which of these regulatory mechanisms would occur in response to a sudden increase in blood pressure?

Capillaries

Stimulation of the vasomotor center in the medulla oblongata causes _____________ and therefore _______________ to the cardiac output.

The most rapid decline in blood pressure occurs in the ___________ because of their ____ resistance.

Which of these is a superficial vein of the lower limbs?

The _____________ supply (supplies) blood to the face, nose, and mouth.

In which of these blood vessels are blood pressure measurements most commonly taken?

The ________ veins drain the adrenal glands.

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

Filters

Stimulation of the vasomotor center in the medulla oblongata causes _ and therefore ___ to the cardiac output.

The most rapid decline in blood pressure occurs in the _______ because of their resistance.