Question 1

Blood from the posterior abdominal wall drains into the

Accepted Answer

A) hepatic portal vein. 
B) inferior vena cava. 
C) ascending lumbar veins. 
D) mesenteric vein. 
E) hepatic vein. 
A) hepatic portal vein. 
B) inferior vena cava. 
C) ascending lumbar veins. 
D) mesenteric vein. 
E) hepatic vein.

Question 2

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-brachiocephalic 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 3

Which of the following are components of the hepatic portal system?

Accepted Answer

A) azygos vein 
B) inferior vena cava 
C) gastric vein 
D) inferior mesenteric vein 
E) both the gastric vein and the inferior mesenteric vein 
A) azygos vein 
B) inferior vena cava 
C) gastric vein 
D) inferior mesenteric vein 
E) both the gastric vein and the inferior mesenteric vein

Question 4

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 5

The vein that ascends along the medial side of the lower limb to the femoral vein is the ____ saphenous vein and the vein that ascends along the posterior aspect of the leg to the popliteal vein is the _____ saphenous vein.

Accepted Answer

A)  small; great 
B)  internal; external 
C)  external; internal 
D)  great; small 
A)  small; great 
B)  internal; external 
C)  external; internal 
D)  great; small

Question 6

Match the following with the appropriate description.
-internal carotid artery

Accepted Answer

A) formed when the right and left vertebral arteries unite 
B) supplies blood to the face,nose,and mouth 
C) terminates by forming the middle cerebral arteries 
D) supplies blood to the arm and shoulder regions 
E) sense organs that monitor blood pressure 
A) formed when the right and left vertebral arteries unite 
B) supplies blood to the face,nose,and mouth 
C) terminates by forming the middle cerebral arteries 
D) supplies blood to the arm and shoulder regions 
E) sense organs that monitor blood pressure

Question 7

The exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of

Accepted Answer

A) veins. 
B) arteries. 
C) arterioles. 
D) capillaries. 
E) venules. 
A) veins. 
B) arteries. 
C) arterioles. 
D) capillaries. 
E) venules.

Question 8

All of the following describe the actions of the adrenal medullary mechanism,except.

Accepted Answer

A)  Responds in the short-term 
B)  Is rapid-acting 
C)  Responds within seconds 
D)  Is usually active for months 
A)  Responds in the short-term 
B)  Is rapid-acting 
C)  Responds within seconds 
D)  Is usually active for months

Question 9

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-phlebitis

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 10

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-common 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 11

The posterior tibial artery is a continuation of the

Accepted Answer

A) popliteal artery. 
B) femoral artery. 
C) iliac artery. 
D) peroneal artery. 
E) fibular artery 
A) popliteal artery. 
B) femoral artery. 
C) iliac artery. 
D) peroneal artery. 
E) fibular artery

Question 12

Blood pressure is the

Accepted Answer

A) product of the stroke volume times heart rate. 
B) number of layers of blood in laminar flow models. 
C) measure of force blood exerts against blood vessel walls. 
D) viscosity of the blood and resistance to blood flow. 
E) measure of the volume of the blood. 
A) product of the stroke volume times heart rate. 
B) number of layers of blood in laminar flow models. 
C) measure of force blood exerts against blood vessel walls. 
D) viscosity of the blood and resistance to blood flow. 
E) measure of the volume of the blood.

Question 13

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-infarct

Accepted Answer

A) dead tissue 
B) a floating clot 
C) sudden decreased blood supply to a part of the brain 
D) a stationary clot 
E) a localized area of dead cells resulting from ischemia
, 
A) dead tissue 
B) a floating clot 
C) sudden decreased blood supply to a part of the brain 
D) a stationary clot 
E) a localized area of dead cells resulting from ischemia
,

Question 14

Precapillary sphincters

Accepted Answer

A) serve as valves in veins. 
B) are found in the tunica media. 
C) carry blood under high pressure. 
D) control the blood flow into capillary beds. 
E) are voluntary structures. 
A) serve as valves in veins. 
B) are found in the tunica media. 
C) carry blood under high pressure. 
D) control the blood flow into capillary beds. 
E) are voluntary structures.

Question 15

Describe the relationship between pulse pressure,aging and compliance.

Accepted Answer

A)  With increasing age,compliance increases and pulse pressure increases. 
B)  With increasing age,compliance decreases and pulse pressure decreases. 
C)  With increasing age,compliance decreases and pulse pressure is unaffected. 
D)  With increasing age,compliance decreases and pulse pressure increases. 
A)  With increasing age,compliance increases and pulse pressure increases. 
B)  With increasing age,compliance decreases and pulse pressure decreases. 
C)  With increasing age,compliance decreases and pulse pressure is unaffected. 
D)  With increasing age,compliance decreases and pulse pressure increases.

Question 16

When measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer,which of the following best describes when blood flow in the brachial artery is turbulent?

Accepted Answer

A) while the left ventricle is contracting 
B) when pressure in the blood pressure cuff is greater than systolic but less than the diastolic pressure 
C) when pressure in the blood pressure cuff is greater than the diastolic pressure 
D) when pressure in the blood pressure cuff is less than the diastolic pressure 
E) when pressure in the brachial artery is greater than in the blood pressure cuff and greater than the diastolic pressure 
A) while the left ventricle is contracting 
B) when pressure in the blood pressure cuff is greater than systolic but less than the diastolic pressure 
C) when pressure in the blood pressure cuff is greater than the diastolic pressure 
D) when pressure in the blood pressure cuff is less than the diastolic pressure 
E) when pressure in the brachial artery is greater than in the blood pressure cuff and greater than the diastolic pressure

Question 17

Match the term with the best description.
-Korotkoff sounds

Accepted Answer

A) arteriosclerosis 
B) produced by turbulent blood flow 
C) blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance 
D) as pressure in a vessel decreases,the force holding it open decreases,and the vessel tends to collapse 
E) a characteristic of the venous system 
A) arteriosclerosis 
B) produced by turbulent blood flow 
C) blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance 
D) as pressure in a vessel decreases,the force holding it open decreases,and the vessel tends to collapse 
E) a characteristic of the venous system

Question 18

Edema can occur when there is

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in the amount of plasma proteins. 
B) a decrease in capillary permeability to proteins. 
C) a decrease in blood pressure. 
D) a blockage of the lymphatics. 
E) an increase in blood colloid osmotic pressure. 
A) an increase in the amount of plasma proteins. 
B) a decrease in capillary permeability to proteins. 
C) a decrease in blood pressure. 
D) a blockage of the lymphatics. 
E) an increase in blood colloid osmotic pressure.

Question 19

The three major arteries of the upper limb that form a continuum are the

Accepted Answer

A) brachial,radial,and ulnar arteries. 
B) brachial,axillary,and radial arteries. 
C) subclavian,axillary,and radial arteries. 
D) subclavian,axillary,and brachial arteries. 
E) cephalic,basilic,and brachial arteries 
A) brachial,radial,and ulnar arteries. 
B) brachial,axillary,and radial arteries. 
C) subclavian,axillary,and radial arteries. 
D) subclavian,axillary,and brachial arteries. 
E) cephalic,basilic,and brachial arteries

Question 20

What are vasa vasorum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood vessels that connect primary and secondary capillary networks. 
B)  Structures within veins that keep blood flowing in one direction. 
C)  Connective tissue that surrounds large vessels. 
D)  Nerve plexuses surrounding the blood vessel. 
E)  Blood vessels that nourish the tunica adventitia and tunica media. 
A)  Blood vessels that connect primary and secondary capillary networks. 
B)  Structures within veins that keep blood flowing in one direction. 
C)  Connective tissue that surrounds large vessels. 
D)  Nerve plexuses surrounding the blood vessel. 
E)  Blood vessels that nourish the tunica adventitia and tunica media.

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Blood from the posterior abdominal wall drains into the

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -brachiocephalic vein

Which of the following are components of the hepatic portal system?

Veins

The vein that ascends along the medial side of the lower limb to the femoral vein is the ____ saphenous vein and the vein that ascends along the posterior aspect of the leg to the popliteal vein is the _____ saphenous vein.

Match the following with the appropriate description. -internal carotid artery

The exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of

All of the following describe the actions of the adrenal medullary mechanism,except.

Match the term with the appropriate description. -phlebitis

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

The posterior tibial artery is a continuation of the

Blood pressure is the

Match the term with the appropriate description. -infarct

Precapillary sphincters

Describe the relationship between pulse pressure,aging and compliance.

When measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer,which of the following best describes when blood flow in the brachial artery is turbulent?

Match the term with the best description. -Korotkoff sounds

Edema can occur when there is

The three major arteries of the upper limb that form a continuum are the

What are vasa vasorum?

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The vein that ascends along the medial side of the lower limb to the femoral vein is the saphenous vein and the vein that ascends along the posterior aspect of the leg to the popliteal vein is the _ saphenous vein.