Question 1

The effect of alpha stimulation causes:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased heart rate. 
B)  increased bronchial dilation. 
C)  increased blood pressure. 
D)  decreased blood pressure. 
A)  decreased heart rate. 
B)  increased bronchial dilation. 
C)  increased blood pressure. 
D)  decreased blood pressure. C

Question 2

The system that is responsible for the preparation of the body for physical activity is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral nervous system. 
B)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  central nervous system. 
A)  peripheral nervous system. 
B)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  central nervous system. C

Question 3

The only vein that carries oxygenated blood is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary vein. 
B)  lateral marginal vein. 
C)  great cardiac vein. 
D)  inferior vena cava. 
A)  pulmonary vein. 
B)  lateral marginal vein. 
C)  great cardiac vein. 
D)  inferior vena cava. A

Question 4

A concept known as Starling's law of the heart is a result of the ________ of the ventricular myocardial fibers.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease 
B)  stretching 
C)  shrinking 
D)  stimulation 
A)  decrease 
B)  stretching 
C)  shrinking 
D)  stimulation

Question 5

The valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries is termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonic semilunar valve. 
B)  aortic semilunar valve. 
C)  bicuspid semilunar valve. 
D)  mitral semilunar valve. 
A)  pulmonic semilunar valve. 
B)  aortic semilunar valve. 
C)  bicuspid semilunar valve. 
D)  mitral semilunar valve.

Question 6

The ________ is directly affected by the exact volume of blood that returns to the right atrium.

Accepted Answer

A)  preload 
B)  middleload 
C)  postload 
D)  afterload 
A)  preload 
B)  middleload 
C)  postload 
D)  afterload

Question 7

The result of the release of norepinephrine is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in heart rate and vasodilation. 
B)  increase in heart rate and vasodilation. 
C)  increase in heart rate and vasoconstriction. 
D)  decrease in heart rate and vasoconstriction. 
A)  decrease in heart rate and vasodilation. 
B)  increase in heart rate and vasodilation. 
C)  increase in heart rate and vasoconstriction. 
D)  decrease in heart rate and vasoconstriction.

Question 8

The amount of opposition to blood flow offered by the arterioles is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure. 
B)  preload. 
C)  peripheral vascular resistance. 
D)  cardiac output. 
A)  blood pressure. 
B)  preload. 
C)  peripheral vascular resistance. 
D)  cardiac output.

Question 9

The effect of beta2 stimulation causes bronchial:

Accepted Answer

A)  spasms. 
B)  secretions. 
C)  constriction. 
D)  dilation. 
A)  spasms. 
B)  secretions. 
C)  constriction. 
D)  dilation.

Question 10

The autonomic nervous system is divided into ________ major divisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  4 
A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  4

Question 11

The only artery that carries unoxygenated blood is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary artery. 
B)  left coronary artery. 
C)  brachial artery. 
D)  aorta. 
A)  pulmonary artery. 
B)  left coronary artery. 
C)  brachial artery. 
D)  aorta.

Question 12

The term that defines the volume of blood pumped out of one ventricle of the heart in a single beat or contraction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac volume. 
B)  stroke volume. 
C)  input volume. 
D)  preload volume. 
A)  cardiac volume. 
B)  stroke volume. 
C)  input volume. 
D)  preload volume.

Question 13

The system that is responsible for regulating the calmer functions of our existence is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  peripheral nervous system. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  peripheral nervous system. 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

The effect of beta1 stimulation causes:

Accepted Answer

A)  vasodilation. 
B)  decreased heart rate. 
C)  decreased contractility. 
D)  increased heart rate. 
A)  vasodilation. 
B)  decreased heart rate. 
C)  decreased contractility. 
D)  increased heart rate.

Question 15

The valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mitral semilunar valve. 
B)  tricuspid semilunar valve. 
C)  bicuspid semilunar valve. 
D)  pulmonary semilunar valve. 
A)  mitral semilunar valve. 
B)  tricuspid semilunar valve. 
C)  bicuspid semilunar valve. 
D)  pulmonary semilunar valve.

Question 16

The formula for cardiac output is stroke volume × ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood volume 
B)  heart rate 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  respiratory rate 
A)  blood volume 
B)  heart rate 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  respiratory rate

Question 17

The term that is synonymous with ventricular relaxation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  diastole. 
B)  stroke volume. 
C)  afterload. 
D)  systole. 
A)  diastole. 
B)  stroke volume. 
C)  afterload. 
D)  systole.

Question 18

All of the following are signs of inadequate cardiac output EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  shortness of breath. 
B)  dizziness. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  low blood pressure. 
A)  shortness of breath. 
B)  dizziness. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  low blood pressure.

Question 19

The resistance against which the heart must pump is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  middleload. 
B)  heartload. 
C)  preload. 
D)  afterload. 
A)  middleload. 
B)  heartload. 
C)  preload. 
D)  afterload.

Question 20

The valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tricuspid valve. 
B)  pulmonic valve. 
C)  aortic valve. 
D)  mitral valve. 
A)  tricuspid valve. 
B)  pulmonic valve. 
C)  aortic valve. 
D)  mitral valve.

The effect of alpha stimulation causes:

The system that is responsible for the preparation of the body for physical activity is the:

The only vein that carries oxygenated blood is the:

A concept known as Starling's law of the heart is a result of the ________ of the ventricular myocardial fibers.

The valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries is termed the:

The ________ is directly affected by the exact volume of blood that returns to the right atrium.

The result of the release of norepinephrine is the:

The amount of opposition to blood flow offered by the arterioles is known as:

The effect of beta₂ stimulation causes bronchial:

The autonomic nervous system is divided into ________ major divisions.

The only artery that carries unoxygenated blood is the:

The term that defines the volume of blood pumped out of one ventricle of the heart in a single beat or contraction is:

The system that is responsible for regulating the calmer functions of our existence is the:

The effect of beta₁ stimulation causes:

The valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle is the:

The formula for cardiac output is stroke volume × ________.

The term that is synonymous with ventricular relaxation is:

All of the following are signs of inadequate cardiac output EXCEPT:

The resistance against which the heart must pump is termed:

The valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle is the:

The Anatomy of the Heart Structure

Basic Electrophysiology

The Electrical Conduction System

The Electrocardiogram

Interpretation of an Ekg Strips

Introducing the Sinus Rhythms

Introducing the Atrial Rhythms

Introducing the Junctional Rhythms

Introducing the Ventricular Rhythms

Introducing the Heart Block Rhythms

Introducing the Pacemaker Rhythms

Assessment and Treatment of the Patient With Cardiac Emergencies

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Exam 2: Cardio Vascular Physiology: Function

The effect of alpha stimulation causes:

The system that is responsible for the preparation of the body for physical activity is the:

The only vein that carries oxygenated blood is the:

A concept known as Starling's law of the heart is a result of the ________ of the ventricular myocardial fibers.

The valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries is termed the:

The ________ is directly affected by the exact volume of blood that returns to the right atrium.

The result of the release of norepinephrine is the:

The amount of opposition to blood flow offered by the arterioles is known as:

The effect of beta2 stimulation causes bronchial:

The autonomic nervous system is divided into ________ major divisions.

The only artery that carries unoxygenated blood is the:

The term that defines the volume of blood pumped out of one ventricle of the heart in a single beat or contraction is:

The system that is responsible for regulating the calmer functions of our existence is the:

The effect of beta1 stimulation causes:

The valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle is the:

The formula for cardiac output is stroke volume × ________.

The term that is synonymous with ventricular relaxation is:

All of the following are signs of inadequate cardiac output EXCEPT:

The resistance against which the heart must pump is termed:

The valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle is the:

The Anatomy of the Heart Structure

Basic Electrophysiology

The Electrical Conduction System

The Electrocardiogram

Interpretation of an Ekg Strips

Introducing the Sinus Rhythms

Introducing the Atrial Rhythms

Introducing the Junctional Rhythms

Introducing the Ventricular Rhythms

Introducing the Heart Block Rhythms

Introducing the Pacemaker Rhythms

Assessment and Treatment of the Patient With Cardiac Emergencies

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The effect of beta₂ stimulation causes bronchial:

The effect of beta₁ stimulation causes: