Question 1

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-superior mesenteric 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 2

Vasomotor tone can be increased by

Accepted Answer

A) taking a nap. 
B) emotional excitement. 
C) soaking in a warm bathtub. 
D) an increase in body temperature. 
E) relaxing with a cup of tea. 
A) taking a nap. 
B) emotional excitement. 
C) soaking in a warm bathtub. 
D) an increase in body temperature. 
E) relaxing with a cup of tea.

Question 3

If someone has a blood pressure reading of 110/70 mm Hg,their pulse pressure would be

Accepted Answer

A) 110 mm Hg. 
B) 70 mm Hg. 
C) 40 mm Hg. 
D) 180 mm Hg. 
E) 90 mm Hg. 
A) 110 mm Hg. 
B) 70 mm Hg. 
C) 40 mm Hg. 
D) 180 mm Hg. 
E) 90 mm Hg.

Question 4

Which of the following veins is a superficial vein?

Accepted Answer

A) brachial vein 
B) basilic vein 
C) radial vein 
D) subclavian vein 
E) ulnar vein 
A) brachial vein 
B) basilic vein 
C) radial vein 
D) subclavian vein 
E) ulnar vein

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) superior mesenteric system 
B) celiac system 
C) hepatic portal system 
D) hepatic vein 
E) splenic system 
A) superior mesenteric system 
B) celiac system 
C) hepatic portal system 
D) hepatic vein 
E) splenic system

Question 6

Which of the following sequences is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) external iliac vein,internal iliac vein,common iliac vein 
B) liver sinusoid,central vein,hepatic vein 
C) superior vena cava,azygos vein,posterior intercostal vein 
D) fibular vein,femoral vein,popliteal vein 
E) hepatic vein,hepatic portal system,inferior vena cava 
A) external iliac vein,internal iliac vein,common iliac vein 
B) liver sinusoid,central vein,hepatic vein 
C) superior vena cava,azygos vein,posterior intercostal vein 
D) fibular vein,femoral vein,popliteal vein 
E) hepatic vein,hepatic portal system,inferior vena cava

Question 7

Which of the following thoracic organs is supplied by a parietal branch of the thoracic aorta?

Accepted Answer

A) the heart 
B) the lungs 
C) the esophagus 
D) the intercostal muscles 
E) the thymus gland 
A) the heart 
B) the lungs 
C) the esophagus 
D) the intercostal muscles 
E) the thymus gland

Question 8

Which type of capillaries have large fenestrae and are found in endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

A) sinusoidal capillaries 
B) continuous capillaries 
C) fenestrated capillaries 
D) sinusoids 
A) sinusoidal capillaries 
B) continuous capillaries 
C) fenestrated capillaries 
D) sinusoids

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 10

In response to circulatory shock,

Accepted Answer

A) the body decreases ADH secretion. 
B) the renin-angiotensin mechanism is activated. 
C) atrial natriuretic factor is released. 
D) the vasomotor center is inhibited. 
E) the baroreceptors and chemoreceptors are inactivated. 
A) the body decreases ADH secretion. 
B) the renin-angiotensin mechanism is activated. 
C) atrial natriuretic factor is released. 
D) the vasomotor center is inhibited. 
E) the baroreceptors and chemoreceptors are inactivated.

Question 11

In which type of blood vessels is the blood pressure the lowest?

Accepted Answer

A) capillaries 
B) arteries 
C) vena cavas 
D) veins 
E) arterioles 
A) capillaries 
B) arteries 
C) vena cavas 
D) veins 
E) arterioles

Question 12

The major types of veins are ____________,____________,and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial veins,sinuses,and anastomoses 
B)  anastomoses,trunks,and sinuses 
C)  superficial veins,deep veins,and anastomoses 
D)  deep veins,trunks,and sinuses 
E)  superficial veins,deep veins,and sinuses 
A)  superficial veins,sinuses,and anastomoses 
B)  anastomoses,trunks,and sinuses 
C)  superficial veins,deep veins,and anastomoses 
D)  deep veins,trunks,and sinuses 
E)  superficial veins,deep veins,and sinuses

Question 13

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-popliteal 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 14

Which of the following arteries is part of a circulatory pathway to the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) radial artery 
B) cephalic artery 
C) internal carotid artery 
D) external jugular vein 
E) axillary artery 
A) radial artery 
B) cephalic artery 
C) internal carotid artery 
D) external jugular vein 
E) axillary artery

Question 15

The three unpaired arteries arising from the abdominal aorta are the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  renal artery,hepatic artery,common iliac artery 
B)  lumbar artery,celiac trunk,gonadal artery 
C)  hepatic artery,lumbar artery,common iliac artery 
D)  superior mesenteric artery ,inferior mesenteric artery,gonadal artery 
E)  celiac trunk,superior mesenteric artery,inferior mesenteric artery 
A)  renal artery,hepatic artery,common iliac artery 
B)  lumbar artery,celiac trunk,gonadal artery 
C)  hepatic artery,lumbar artery,common iliac artery 
D)  superior mesenteric artery ,inferior mesenteric artery,gonadal artery 
E)  celiac trunk,superior mesenteric artery,inferior mesenteric artery

Question 16

When a person rises quickly from a lying position,there is

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in the frequency of action potentials produced by the baroreceptors. 
B) an increase in vasomotor sympathetic stimulation to the blood vessels causing vasoconstriction. 
C) reflexive slowing of the heart. 
D) an increase of parasympathetic stimulation of the heart. 
E) a decrease in heart rate and stroke volume. 
A) an increase in the frequency of action potentials produced by the baroreceptors. 
B) an increase in vasomotor sympathetic stimulation to the blood vessels causing vasoconstriction. 
C) reflexive slowing of the heart. 
D) an increase of parasympathetic stimulation of the heart. 
E) a decrease in heart rate and stroke volume.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-subclavian vein

Accepted Answer

A) drains blood from the arm 
B) superficial vein of the head and neck 
C) the posterior intercostals veins join this vein on the right side of the body 
D) deep vein that drains blood from the cranial vault 
E) formed by the union of the internal jugular and the subclavian veins 
A) drains blood from the arm 
B) superficial vein of the head and neck 
C) the posterior intercostals veins join this vein on the right side of the body 
D) deep vein that drains blood from the cranial vault 
E) formed by the union of the internal jugular and the subclavian veins

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

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

Vasomotor tone can be increased by

If someone has a blood pressure reading of 110/70 mm Hg,their pulse pressure would be

Which of the following veins is a superficial vein?

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

Which of the following sequences is correct?

Which of the following thoracic organs is supplied by a parietal branch of the thoracic aorta?

Which type of capillaries have large fenestrae and are found in endocrine glands?

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

In response to circulatory shock,

In which type of blood vessels is the blood pressure the lowest?

The major types of veins are ____________,____________,and ______.

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -popliteal artery

Which of the following arteries is part of a circulatory pathway to the brain?

The three unpaired arteries arising from the abdominal aorta are the ___________.

When a person rises quickly from a lying position,there is

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 vessel with the appropriate description. -external iliac artery

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -subclavian vein

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

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