Question 1

A hormone that is released in response to an increase in blood pressure is

Accepted Answer

A)  antidiuretic hormone. 
B)  aldosterone. 
C)  angiotensin I. 
D)  angiotensin II. 
E)  atrial natriuretic peptide. 
A)  antidiuretic hormone. 
B)  aldosterone. 
C)  angiotensin I. 
D)  angiotensin II. 
E)  atrial natriuretic peptide.

Question 2

Which of the following occur as stroke volume increases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systolic pressure increases more than diastolic pressure. 
B)  Pulse pressure decreases. 
C)  Cardiac output decreases. 
D)  Resistance to blood flow increases. 
E)  The amount of blood sent to systemic circulation decreases. 
A)  Systolic pressure increases more than diastolic pressure. 
B)  Pulse pressure decreases. 
C)  Cardiac output decreases. 
D)  Resistance to blood flow increases. 
E)  The amount of blood sent to systemic circulation decreases.

Question 3

Functions of the peripheral circulation include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  carries blood to the tissues 
B)  exchanges waste products, and nutrients 
C)  transports hormones and components of the immune system 
D)  pumps blood into the arteries 
E)  directs blood flow to areas of increased need 
A)  carries blood to the tissues 
B)  exchanges waste products, and nutrients 
C)  transports hormones and components of the immune system 
D)  pumps blood into the arteries 
E)  directs blood flow to areas of increased need

Question 4

Which of these chemical substances, when released into the blood, would cause blood pressure to decrease?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine 
B)  angiotensin 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  vasopressin 
E)  atrial natriuretic factor 
A)  epinephrine 
B)  angiotensin 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  vasopressin 
E)  atrial natriuretic factor

Question 5

Which of the following is most likely to be an elastic artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ascending aorta 
B)  the coronary arteries 
C)  the right internal thoracic artery 
D)  the parietal arteries 
E)  None of the items are classified as an elastic artery. 
A)  the ascending aorta 
B)  the coronary arteries 
C)  the right internal thoracic artery 
D)  the parietal arteries 
E)  None of the items are classified as an elastic artery.

Question 6

Your coach says that you really need more strength and endurance in your quads so you head to the gym to work that group of muscles. Which of the following blood vessels is most likely supplying that muscle group with oxygenated blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  femoral artery 
B)  femoral vein 
C)  saphenous veins 
D)  dorsalis pedis artery 
E)  fibular or peroneal artery 
A)  femoral artery 
B)  femoral vein 
C)  saphenous veins 
D)  dorsalis pedis artery 
E)  fibular or peroneal artery

Question 7

Valves

Accepted Answer

A)  are found in veins less than 2 mm in diameter. 
B)  consist of folds in the tunica adventitia. 
C)  are found more often in the leg veins than in the arm veins. 
D)  allow blood to flow only toward the heart. 
E)  are found both more often in the leg veins than in the arm veins and allow blood to flow only toward the heart. 
A)  are found in veins less than 2 mm in diameter. 
B)  consist of folds in the tunica adventitia. 
C)  are found more often in the leg veins than in the arm veins. 
D)  allow blood to flow only toward the heart. 
E)  are found both more often in the leg veins than in the arm veins and allow blood to flow only toward the heart.

Question 8

When the pH of the tissue increases, the precapillary sphincters __________ causing blood flow to the tissue to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contract; decrease 
B)  contract; increase 
C)  relax; decrease 
D)  relax; increase 
E)  close; remain the same 
A)  contract; decrease 
B)  contract; increase 
C)  relax; decrease 
D)  relax; increase 
E)  close; remain the same

Question 9

Edema would develop if

Accepted Answer

A)  the capillary blood pressure was always higher than the capillary osmotic pressure. 
B)  the lymphatic vessels were blocked. 
C)  the osmotic concentration of the blood was a lot less than the osmotic concentration of the interstitial fluid. 
D)  the capillary beds suddenly became more permeable to proteins such as albumen. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  the capillary blood pressure was always higher than the capillary osmotic pressure. 
B)  the lymphatic vessels were blocked. 
C)  the osmotic concentration of the blood was a lot less than the osmotic concentration of the interstitial fluid. 
D)  the capillary beds suddenly became more permeable to proteins such as albumen. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

A hormone that is released in response to an increase in blood pressure is

Which of the following occur as stroke volume increases?

Functions of the peripheral circulation include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of these chemical substances, when released into the blood, would cause blood pressure to decrease?

Which of the following is most likely to be an elastic artery?

Your coach says that you really need more strength and endurance in your quads so you head to the gym to work that group of muscles. Which of the following blood vessels is most likely supplying that muscle group with oxygenated blood?

Valves

When the pH of the tissue increases, the precapillary sphincters __ causing blood flow to the tissue to _.

Edema would develop if

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A hormone that is released in response to an increase in blood pressure is

Which of the following occur as stroke volume increases?

Functions of the peripheral circulation include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of these chemical substances, when released into the blood, would cause blood pressure to decrease?

Which of the following is most likely to be an elastic artery?

Your coach says that you really need more strength and endurance in your quads so you head to the gym to work that group of muscles. Which of the following blood vessels is most likely supplying that muscle group with oxygenated blood?

Valves

When the pH of the tissue increases, the precapillary sphincters __________ causing blood flow to the tissue to _________.

Edema would develop if

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 the pH of the tissue increases, the precapillary sphincters __ causing blood flow to the tissue to _.