Question 1

Which of the following is LESS likely to result in edema?

Accepted Answer

A) increase in capillary permeability 
B) reduced plasma colloid osmotic pressure 
C) blockage of veins 
D) increased mean arterial pressure 
E) loss of protein molecules in urine through the kidneys 
A) increase in capillary permeability 
B) reduced plasma colloid osmotic pressure 
C) blockage of veins 
D) increased mean arterial pressure 
E) loss of protein molecules in urine through the kidneys

Question 2

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-azygos 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

Systemic blood vessels transport blood

Accepted Answer

A) from the left ventricle through the body to the left atrium. 
B) from the left ventricle through the body to the right atrium. 
C) from the right ventricle through the body to the left atrium. 
D) from the right ventricle through the body to the right atrium. 
E) from the left ventricle to the lungs. 
A) from the left ventricle through the body to the left atrium. 
B) from the left ventricle through the body to the right atrium. 
C) from the right ventricle through the body to the left atrium. 
D) from the right ventricle through the body to the right atrium. 
E) from the left ventricle to the lungs.

Question 4

Peripheral chemoreceptors

Accepted Answer

A) are located in the aortic and carotid bodies. 
B) are sensitive to small changes in oxygen levels in the blood. 
C) monitor blood pressure. 
D) are not sensitive to carbon dioxide or hydrogen ion levels. 
E) are not sensitive to changes in pH of the blood. 
A) are located in the aortic and carotid bodies. 
B) are sensitive to small changes in oxygen levels in the blood. 
C) monitor blood pressure. 
D) are not sensitive to carbon dioxide or hydrogen ion levels. 
E) are not sensitive to changes in pH of the blood.

Question 5

The vertebral arteries arise from the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thyrocervical arteries 
B)  right and left common carotid arteries 
C)  costocervical arteries 
D)  right and left subclavian arteries 
A)  thyrocervical arteries 
B)  right and left common carotid arteries 
C)  costocervical arteries 
D)  right and left subclavian arteries

Question 6

Baron von Quacko,famous tag-team wrestler,has a famous "sleeper hold" that he uses on his opponents.Using only a single digit on each hand,he presses on his opponent's neck until his opponent passes out.What are the structures on which he is pressing and what is the effect?

Accepted Answer

A) subclavian arteries; blood flow to brain is stopped 
B) carotid chemoreceptors; blood pressure increases 
C) baroreceptors in carotid sinus; peripheral vasodilation and decreased heart rate 
D) vertebral arteries; blood flow to brain is increased 
E) jugular vein; blood flow back to heart is decreased 
A) subclavian arteries; blood flow to brain is stopped 
B) carotid chemoreceptors; blood pressure increases 
C) baroreceptors in carotid sinus; peripheral vasodilation and decreased heart rate 
D) vertebral arteries; blood flow to brain is increased 
E) jugular vein; blood flow back to heart is decreased

Question 7

Blood is moved through the vascular system by

Accepted Answer

A) valves in the wall of the blood vessels. 
B) peristalsis caused by smooth muscle in the blood vessel walls. 
C) pressure gradients created by the heart. 
D) osmotic pressure. 
E) viscosity of the blood. 
A) valves in the wall of the blood vessels. 
B) peristalsis caused by smooth muscle in the blood vessel walls. 
C) pressure gradients created by the heart. 
D) osmotic pressure. 
E) viscosity of the blood.

Question 8

Atherosclerosis is the

Accepted Answer

A) hypertrophy of the tunica intima. 
B) stretching of arterial walls. 
C) inflammation of veins. 
D) deposition of plaques in arterial walls. 
A) hypertrophy of the tunica intima. 
B) stretching of arterial walls. 
C) inflammation of veins. 
D) deposition of plaques in arterial walls.

Question 9

Capillary walls serve as effective permeability barriers for

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
B) electrolytes. 
C) glucose. 
D) proteins. 
E) small water-soluble molecules. 
A) oxygen and carbon dioxide. 
B) electrolytes. 
C) glucose. 
D) proteins. 
E) small water-soluble molecules.

Question 10

Which statement is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) For an artery and vein of the same diameter,the vein would have a thicker wall. 
B) Veins contain valves and arteries do not. 
C) Blood pressure is lower in arteries than in veins. 
D) When empty,an artery is more likely to be collapsed (flattened)than a vein. 
E) Both arteries and veins are under pressure. 
A) For an artery and vein of the same diameter,the vein would have a thicker wall. 
B) Veins contain valves and arteries do not. 
C) Blood pressure is lower in arteries than in veins. 
D) When empty,an artery is more likely to be collapsed (flattened)than a vein. 
E) Both arteries and veins are under pressure.

Question 11

The structure of a capillary wall differs from that of a vein or artery because

Accepted Answer

A) the capillary wall has only two tunics. 
B) capillaries have more smooth muscle. 
C) capillary walls have only endothelium and a basement membrane. 
D) capillaries can constrict or dilate. 
E) capillaries are impermeable to all substances. 
A) the capillary wall has only two tunics. 
B) capillaries have more smooth muscle. 
C) capillary walls have only endothelium and a basement membrane. 
D) capillaries can constrict or dilate. 
E) capillaries are impermeable to all substances.

Question 12

The ______ vein connects the basilic vein and cephalic vein.

Accepted Answer

A)  axillary 
B)  subclavian 
C)  brachial 
D)  median antebrachial 
E)  median cubital 
A)  axillary 
B)  subclavian 
C)  brachial 
D)  median antebrachial 
E)  median cubital

Question 13

The greater the compliance the

Accepted Answer

A) greater the resistance generated in the vessel. 
B) more easily the vessel wall stretches. 
C) longer the blood vessel will measure. 
D) higher the blood pressure will be. 
E) less the elasticity of the vessel. 
A) greater the resistance generated in the vessel. 
B) more easily the vessel wall stretches. 
C) longer the blood vessel will measure. 
D) higher the blood pressure will be. 
E) less the elasticity of the vessel.

Question 14

In the pulmonary circulation,the _____ carry blood to the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) carotid sinuses 
B) pulmonary arteries 
C) coronary arteries 
D) superior vena cava and inferior vena cava 
E) aorta 
A) carotid sinuses 
B) pulmonary arteries 
C) coronary arteries 
D) superior vena cava and inferior vena cava 
E) aorta

Question 15

The internal jugular veins join the subclavian veins to form the

Accepted Answer

A) superior vena cavae. 
B) axillary veins. 
C) brachiocephalic veins. 
D) azygos veins. 
E) external jugular veins. 
A) superior vena cavae. 
B) axillary veins. 
C) brachiocephalic veins. 
D) azygos veins. 
E) external jugular veins.

Question 16

An obstruction in the inferior vena cava would hamper the return of blood from the

Accepted Answer

A) head and neck. 
B) upper extremities. 
C) lungs. 
D) abdomen,pelvis,and lower limbs. 
E) heart. 
A) head and neck. 
B) upper extremities. 
C) lungs. 
D) abdomen,pelvis,and lower limbs. 
E) heart.

Question 17

The central nervous system ischemic response

Accepted Answer

A) is triggered by an increase in blood flow to the vasomotor center. 
B) plays an important role in controlling blood pressure under emergency conditions. 
C) is stimulated by a rise in oxygen. 
D) is inhibited by a rise in the level of hydrogen ions. 
E) plays an important role in regulating blood pressure under normal conditions. 
A) is triggered by an increase in blood flow to the vasomotor center. 
B) plays an important role in controlling blood pressure under emergency conditions. 
C) is stimulated by a rise in oxygen. 
D) is inhibited by a rise in the level of hydrogen ions. 
E) plays an important role in regulating blood pressure under normal conditions.

Question 18

The blood vessels that are under the greatest pressure are the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

A thrombus in the second branch (not including coronary arteries)off of the aortic arch would affect the flow of blood to the

Accepted Answer

A) left side of the head and neck. 
B) myocardium of the heart. 
C) right side of the head and neck and right upper extremity. 
D) left upper extremity. 
E) right arm. 
A) left side of the head and neck. 
B) myocardium of the heart. 
C) right side of the head and neck and right upper extremity. 
D) left upper extremity. 
E) right arm.

Question 20

Epinephrine

Accepted Answer

A) increases the heart rate but decreases the stroke volume. 
B) causes vasodilation of coronary blood vessels. 
C) causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in skeletal muscle. 
D) decreases red blood cell count. 
E) decreases the force of contraction. 
A) increases the heart rate but decreases the stroke volume. 
B) causes vasodilation of coronary blood vessels. 
C) causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in skeletal muscle. 
D) decreases red blood cell count. 
E) decreases the force of contraction.

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Which of the following is LESS likely to result in edema?

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -azygos vein

Systemic blood vessels transport blood

Peripheral chemoreceptors

The vertebral arteries arise from the ________.

Baron von Quacko,famous tag-team wrestler,has a famous "sleeper hold" that he uses on his opponents.Using only a single digit on each hand,he presses on his opponent's neck until his opponent passes out.What are the structures on which he is pressing and what is the effect?

Blood is moved through the vascular system by

Atherosclerosis is the

Capillary walls serve as effective permeability barriers for

Which statement is CORRECT?

The structure of a capillary wall differs from that of a vein or artery because

The ______ vein connects the basilic vein and cephalic vein.

The greater the compliance the

In the pulmonary circulation,the _____ carry blood to the lungs.

The internal jugular veins join the subclavian veins to form the

An obstruction in the inferior vena cava would hamper the return of blood from the

The central nervous system ischemic response

The blood vessels that are under the greatest pressure are the

A thrombus in the second branch (not including coronary arteries)off of the aortic arch would affect the flow of blood to the

Epinephrine

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