Question 1

Complete each of the following statments.
Arteriolar smooth muscle normally displays a state of partial constriction known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete each of the following statments.
Arteriolar smooth...

Question 2

Irreversible shock occurs when the cardiovascular system itself starts to deteriorate due to side effects from compensatory measures to severe hypotension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sympathetic activity controls the degree of resistance in arterioles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Vasoconstriction

Accepted Answer

A)  causes a decrease in resistance 
B)  refers to a decrease in the radius of a vessel 
C)  is due to a decrease in sympathetic activity 
D)  refers to a decrease in the radius of a vessel and is due to a decrease in sympathetic activity 
E)  all of these 
A)  causes a decrease in resistance 
B)  refers to a decrease in the radius of a vessel 
C)  is due to a decrease in sympathetic activity 
D)  refers to a decrease in the radius of a vessel and is due to a decrease in sympathetic activity 
E)  all of these

Question 5

A capillary has a greater overall cross-sectional area than an arteriole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ultimate function of the circulatory system is accomplished by the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A local increase in potassium increases the vasodilation of arterioles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Complete each of the following statments.
The two hormones primarily involved in fluid balance that are also potent vasoconstrictors are ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

vasopressi

Question 9

Reabsorption in capillaries occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  blood osmotic pressure plus blood hydrostatic pressure exceed outward-driving forces. 
B)  blood osmotic pressure plus interstitial fluid osmotic pressure exceed outward-driving forces. 
C)  blood hydrostatic pressure plus blood osmotic pressure is less than inward-driving forces. 
D)  blood osmotic pressure plus blood hydrostatic pressure exceed outward-driving forces and blood hydrostatic pressure plus blood osmotic pressure is less than inward-driving forces. 
E)  None of these 
A)  blood osmotic pressure plus blood hydrostatic pressure exceed outward-driving forces. 
B)  blood osmotic pressure plus interstitial fluid osmotic pressure exceed outward-driving forces. 
C)  blood hydrostatic pressure plus blood osmotic pressure is less than inward-driving forces. 
D)  blood osmotic pressure plus blood hydrostatic pressure exceed outward-driving forces and blood hydrostatic pressure plus blood osmotic pressure is less than inward-driving forces. 
E)  None of these

Question 10

Which type of blood vessel consists of only one cell layer?

Accepted Answer

A)  arteriole 
B)  artery 
C)  capillary 
D)  vein 
E)  venule 
A)  arteriole 
B)  artery 
C)  capillary 
D)  vein 
E)  venule

Question 11

Which of the following conditions might be associated with edema?

Accepted Answer

A)  extensive burns 
B)  congestive heart failure 
C)  blocked lymphatics 
D)  increased venous pressure 
E)  all of these 
A)  extensive burns 
B)  congestive heart failure 
C)  blocked lymphatics 
D)  increased venous pressure 
E)  all of these

Question 12

Hypertension may be caused by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  renal disease 
B)  hardening of the arteries 
C)  overactive baroreceptors 
D)  salt imbalances 
E)  adrenal medullary tumors 
A)  renal disease 
B)  hardening of the arteries 
C)  overactive baroreceptors 
D)  salt imbalances 
E)  adrenal medullary tumors

Question 13

The major site of sympathetic blood flow control (resistance changes) is at the

Accepted Answer

A)  arterioles 
B)  capillaries 
C)  metarterioles 
D)  arteries 
E)  veins 
A)  arterioles 
B)  capillaries 
C)  metarterioles 
D)  arteries 
E)  veins

Exam 10: The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

Complete each of the following statments. Arteriolar smooth muscle normally displays a state of partial constriction known as ____________________.

Irreversible shock occurs when the cardiovascular system itself starts to deteriorate due to side effects from compensatory measures to severe hypotension.

Sympathetic activity controls the degree of resistance in arterioles.

Vasoconstriction

A capillary has a greater overall cross-sectional area than an arteriole.

The ultimate function of the circulatory system is accomplished by the heart.

A local increase in potassium increases the vasodilation of arterioles.

Complete each of the following statments. The two hormones primarily involved in fluid balance that are also potent vasoconstrictors are ____________________ and ____________________.

Reabsorption in capillaries occurs when

Which type of blood vessel consists of only one cell layer?

Which of the following conditions might be associated with edema?

Hypertension may be caused by all of the following except

The major site of sympathetic blood flow control (resistance changes) is at the

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

A--The Central Nervous System

B--The Central Nervous System

A--The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

B--The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

A--Muscle Physiology

B--Muscle Physiology

A--Cardiac Physiology

B--Cardiac Physiology

The Blood

Body Defenses

A--The Respiratory System

B--The Respiratory System

A--The Urinary System

B--The Urinary System

A--Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

B--Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

A--The Digestive System

B--The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

A--Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

B--Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

A--The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

B--The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

A--The Reproductive System

B--The Reproductive System

Filters

Complete each of the following statments. The two hormones primarily involved in fluid balance that are also potent vasoconstrictors are and .