Question 1

The process by which a small balloon is used to widen a narrowed blood vessel is called balloon ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process by which a small balloon...

Question 2

Arthrosclerosis is a condition that results in a thickening of arterial walls due to buildup of fatty deposits containing

Accepted Answer

A)  glycerol. 
B)  albumin. 
C)  phospholipids. 
D)  glucose. 
E)  cholesterol. 
A)  glycerol. 
B)  albumin. 
C)  phospholipids. 
D)  glucose. 
E)  cholesterol.

Question 3

When an athlete trains for a marathon, the goal is to increase cardiovascular output. What does that actually mean in terms of heart function?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic training, over a long enough per

Question 4

Match each of the following cardiovascular disorders to its description.
-brain damage caused by an inadequate supply of blood

Accepted Answer

A) stroke 
B) heart attack 
C) atherosclerosis 
D) embolism 
E) congestive heart failure
F)angina pectoris 
A) stroke 
B) heart attack 
C) atherosclerosis 
D) embolism 
E) congestive heart failure
F)angina pectoris

Question 5

The figure above shows a normal ECG recording. Match each part, A, B, or C, of the recording to its description.
-Represents the end of electrical activity in the ventricles

Accepted Answer

The answer of   The figure above shows a...

Question 6

Which one of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased cardiac output 
B)  intense chest pain 
C)  normal breathing 
D)  pain in the knees 
E)  pain in the right chest that radiates down the right arm 
A)  increased cardiac output 
B)  intense chest pain 
C)  normal breathing 
D)  pain in the knees 
E)  pain in the right chest that radiates down the right arm

Question 7

After blood flows through the right atrium of the heart, its next major destination is the

Accepted Answer

A)  right ventricle. 
B)  left atrium. 
C)  aorta. 
D)  left ventricle. 
E)  lungs. 
A)  right ventricle. 
B)  left atrium. 
C)  aorta. 
D)  left ventricle. 
E)  lungs.

Question 8

Which layer of the heart is in contact with the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  pericardium 
B)  endocardium 
C)  myocardium 
D)  epicardium 
E)  epithelial 
A)  pericardium 
B)  endocardium 
C)  myocardium 
D)  epicardium 
E)  epithelial

Question 9

The figure above shows a normal ECG recording. Match each part, A, B, or C, of the recording to its description.
-Represents the stimulus for heart contraction traveling across the atria

Accepted Answer

The answer of   The figure above shows a...

Question 10

Angina pectoris includes a number of symptoms that indicate there may be insufficient blood flow to the ________.

Accepted Answer

heart, myocardium, o

Question 11

In the ________ circuit, blood leaving the ________ ultimately delivers oxygen and nutrients to all of the body's tissues and organs.

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary; lung capillaries 
B)  systemic; vena cava 
C)  pulmonary; myocardium 
D)  systemic; left ventricle 
A)  pulmonary; lung capillaries 
B)  systemic; vena cava 
C)  pulmonary; myocardium 
D)  systemic; left ventricle

Question 12

The "lub" of the lub-DUB sounds heard through a stethoscope when listening to the heart is produced by the

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior vena cava and superior vena cava emptying into the right atrium. 
B)  closing of the two atrioventricular valves. 
C)  contraction of the atria. 
D)  closing of the aortic valve and pulmonary valve. 
E)  pulmonary arteries emptying into the left atrium. 
A)  inferior vena cava and superior vena cava emptying into the right atrium. 
B)  closing of the two atrioventricular valves. 
C)  contraction of the atria. 
D)  closing of the aortic valve and pulmonary valve. 
E)  pulmonary arteries emptying into the left atrium.

Question 13

Which one of the following plays the most significant role in regulating the distribution of blood into tissues?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The cardiac cycle consists of a period of heart contraction called systole and a period of heart relaxation called diastole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Permanently swollen veins, common in the legs and feet, are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Permanently swollen veins, common in the legs...

Question 16

Which response would be characteristic of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion of the hormone epinephrine 
B)  increase in blood pressure 
C)  vasoconstriction of blood vessels 
D)  decrease the rate of heart contraction 
E)  activation during times of stress 
A)  secretion of the hormone epinephrine 
B)  increase in blood pressure 
C)  vasoconstriction of blood vessels 
D)  decrease the rate of heart contraction 
E)  activation during times of stress

Question 17

A normal heartbeat is not set or initiated by the nervous system, which may be expected since the heart has electrical activity. If not the nervous system, then what actually regulates or initiates a normal heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

A region of muscle cells located in the

Question 18

All of the following are features of capillaries that promote exchange between blood and interstitial fluid EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capillaries lack connective tissue in their walls. 
B)  Capillary walls consist of a single layer of squamous epithelial cells. 
C)  Capillary walls have pores within the cells and slits between the cells, making them "leaky." 
D)  Capillary walls lack smooth muscle. 
E)  Capillaries have tiny valves that keep the blood flowing in one direction. 
A)  Capillaries lack connective tissue in their walls. 
B)  Capillary walls consist of a single layer of squamous epithelial cells. 
C)  Capillary walls have pores within the cells and slits between the cells, making them "leaky." 
D)  Capillary walls lack smooth muscle. 
E)  Capillaries have tiny valves that keep the blood flowing in one direction.

Question 19

Blood pressure in veins is lower than blood pressure in arteries, due in part to the larger diameter of veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All of the following are recommended ways to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce fat and cholesterol intake 
B)  reduce or quit smoking 
C)  engage in regular moderate exercise 
D)  older adults - use hormone replacement therapy 
E)  avoid chronic stress 
A)  reduce fat and cholesterol intake 
B)  reduce or quit smoking 
C)  engage in regular moderate exercise 
D)  older adults - use hormone replacement therapy 
E)  avoid chronic stress

Exam 8: Heart and Blood Vessels

The process by which a small balloon is used to widen a narrowed blood vessel is called balloon ________.

Arthrosclerosis is a condition that results in a thickening of arterial walls due to buildup of fatty deposits containing

When an athlete trains for a marathon, the goal is to increase cardiovascular output. What does that actually mean in terms of heart function?

Match each of the following cardiovascular disorders to its description. -brain damage caused by an inadequate supply of blood

The figure above shows a normal ECG recording. Match each part, A, B, or C, of the recording to its description. -Represents the end of electrical activity in the ventricles

Which one of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

After blood flows through the right atrium of the heart, its next major destination is the

Which layer of the heart is in contact with the blood?

The figure above shows a normal ECG recording. Match each part, A, B, or C, of the recording to its description. -Represents the stimulus for heart contraction traveling across the atria

Angina pectoris includes a number of symptoms that indicate there may be insufficient blood flow to the ________.

In the ________ circuit, blood leaving the ________ ultimately delivers oxygen and nutrients to all of the body's tissues and organs.

The "lub" of the lub-DUB sounds heard through a stethoscope when listening to the heart is produced by the

Which one of the following plays the most significant role in regulating the distribution of blood into tissues?

The cardiac cycle consists of a period of heart contraction called systole and a period of heart relaxation called diastole.

Permanently swollen veins, common in the legs and feet, are known as ________.

Which response would be characteristic of the parasympathetic nervous system?

A normal heartbeat is not set or initiated by the nervous system, which may be expected since the heart has electrical activity. If not the nervous system, then what actually regulates or initiates a normal heartbeat?

All of the following are features of capillaries that promote exchange between blood and interstitial fluid EXCEPT which one?

Blood pressure in veins is lower than blood pressure in arteries, due in part to the larger diameter of veins.

All of the following are recommended ways to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease EXCEPT which one?

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