Question 1

Blood flow into the deep and superficial palmar arches originates from the ________ and ________ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  humeral circumflex; deep brachial 
B)  superficial palmar arch; digital 
C)  brachial; subclavian 
D)  axillary; subclavian 
E)  radial; ulnar 
A)  humeral circumflex; deep brachial 
B)  superficial palmar arch; digital 
C)  brachial; subclavian 
D)  axillary; subclavian 
E)  radial; ulnar

Question 2

In which of the following clinical situations would you expect edema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shock (which is accompanied by low blood pressure) 
B)  Burns (which result in increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins) 
C)  Dehydration (which results in low blood pressure) 
D)  Vomiting (which leads to a decreased plasma volume) 
E)  Diarrhea (which leads to a decreased blood volume) 
A)  Shock (which is accompanied by low blood pressure) 
B)  Burns (which result in increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins) 
C)  Dehydration (which results in low blood pressure) 
D)  Vomiting (which leads to a decreased plasma volume) 
E)  Diarrhea (which leads to a decreased blood volume)

Question 3

Hormones from the adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A)  are released in response to parasympathetic stimulation. 
B)  cause vasodilation in blood vessels of the skin. 
C)  decrease the heart rate. 
D)  cause an increase in stroke volume. 
E)  are released in response to vagal stimulation. 
A)  are released in response to parasympathetic stimulation. 
B)  cause vasodilation in blood vessels of the skin. 
C)  decrease the heart rate. 
D)  cause an increase in stroke volume. 
E)  are released in response to vagal stimulation.

Question 4

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-Posterior cerebral artery

Accepted Answer

A) Supplies blood to the frontal lobes of the brain 
B) A circle of arteries at the base of the brain 
C) Supplies large portions of the lateral cerebral cortex 
D) Supplies the posterior portion of the cerebrum 
E) Formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta 
A) Supplies blood to the frontal lobes of the brain 
B) A circle of arteries at the base of the brain 
C) Supplies large portions of the lateral cerebral cortex 
D) Supplies the posterior portion of the cerebrum 
E) Formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta

Question 5

For the following, match the term with the best description.
-Laplace's law

Accepted Answer

A) A characteristic of aging arteries 
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) A characteristic of aging arteries 
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 6

Art, 75 years old, has advanced arteriosclerosis and is suffering from a number of manifestations associated with arteriosclerosis. Over the past several years he has developed hypertension and he is beginning to show signs of renal failure. Which of the following are consistent with his condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased resistance to blood flow 
B)  Increased renin secretion from the kidneys 
C)  Increased aldosterone secretion from the adrenal cortex 
D)  Increased angiotensinogen formation 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Increased resistance to blood flow 
B)  Increased renin secretion from the kidneys 
C)  Increased aldosterone secretion from the adrenal cortex 
D)  Increased angiotensinogen formation 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 7

Fill in the missing blood vessel.
Aortic arch; ________; left axillary artery

Accepted Answer

left subcl

Question 8

Which of the following happens when a person stands in one place for a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gravity causes an increased accumulation of blood in the veins in the feet and legs. 
B)  Blood pressure rises in the venules of the feet. 
C)  Without muscular movement, the pressure at the venous end of the capillaries increases. 
D)  Edema may occur in the lower extremities. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Gravity causes an increased accumulation of blood in the veins in the feet and legs. 
B)  Blood pressure rises in the venules of the feet. 
C)  Without muscular movement, the pressure at the venous end of the capillaries increases. 
D)  Edema may occur in the lower extremities. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 9

Which of the following chemical substances, when released into the blood, would cause blood pressure to decrease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angiotensin II (active angiotensin) 
B)  Aldosterone 
C)  ADH 
D)  Vasopressin 
E)  Atrial natriuretic hormone 
A)  Angiotensin II (active angiotensin) 
B)  Aldosterone 
C)  ADH 
D)  Vasopressin 
E)  Atrial natriuretic hormone

Question 10

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer.
-(1) Velocity of blood flow in the arterioles
(2) Velocity of blood flow in the aorta

Accepted Answer

A) The first item is greater than the second item. 
B) The first item is less than the second item. 
C) The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item. 
A) The first item is greater than the second item. 
B) The first item is less than the second item. 
C) The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Question 11

Which of the following veins is a superficial vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachial vein 
B)  Basilic vein 
C)  Radial vein 
D)  Subclavian vein 
E)  Ulnar vein 
A)  Brachial vein 
B)  Basilic vein 
C)  Radial vein 
D)  Subclavian vein 
E)  Ulnar vein

Question 12

In which type of blood vessels is the blood pressure the lowest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capillaries 
B)  Arteries 
C)  Venae cavae 
D)  Veins 
E)  Arterioles 
A)  Capillaries 
B)  Arteries 
C)  Venae cavae 
D)  Veins 
E)  Arterioles

Question 13

The superficial vessels typically seen in the hand and forearm are tributaries of the ________ and ________ veins.

Accepted Answer

A)  subclavian; axillary 
B)  axillary; brachial 
C)  brachial; cephalic 
D)  basilica; brachial 
E)  cephalic; basilic 
A)  subclavian; axillary 
B)  axillary; brachial 
C)  brachial; cephalic 
D)  basilica; brachial 
E)  cephalic; basilic

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a major point where the pulse can be monitored?

Accepted Answer

A)  Common carotid artery 
B)  Facial artery 
C)  Popliteal artery 
D)  Ulnar artery 
A)  Common carotid artery 
B)  Facial artery 
C)  Popliteal artery 
D)  Ulnar artery

Question 15

An obstruction in the inferior vena cava would hamper the return of blood from which of the following areas of the body?

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 16

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-External 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 17

Atrial natriuretic hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  is released in response to elevated atrial pressure. 
B)  stimulates the release of ADH. 
C)  decreases urine production. 
D)  stimulates release of aldosterone. 
E)  increases blood volume. 
A)  is released in response to elevated atrial pressure. 
B)  stimulates the release of ADH. 
C)  decreases urine production. 
D)  stimulates release of aldosterone. 
E)  increases blood volume.

Question 18

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 19

One of the best ways to determine the adequacy of peripheral circulation is to check the pedal pulses. To check the pedal pulse, you would check the pulse in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ankle 
B)  wrist 
C)  groin 
D)  neck 
E)  foot 
A)  ankle 
B)  wrist 
C)  groin 
D)  neck 
E)  foot

Question 20

Which of the following arteries sends branches to the stomach and liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  Celiac artery 
B)  Superior mesenteric artery 
C)  Inferior mesenteric artery 
D)  Renal artery 
E)  Splenic artery 
A)  Celiac artery 
B)  Superior mesenteric artery 
C)  Inferior mesenteric artery 
D)  Renal artery 
E)  Splenic artery

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Blood flow into the deep and superficial palmar arches originates from the ________ and ________ arteries.

In which of the following clinical situations would you expect edema?

Hormones from the adrenal medulla

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -Posterior cerebral artery

For the following, match the term with the best description. -Laplace's law

Art, 75 years old, has advanced arteriosclerosis and is suffering from a number of manifestations associated with arteriosclerosis. Over the past several years he has developed hypertension and he is beginning to show signs of renal failure. Which of the following are consistent with his condition?

Fill in the missing blood vessel. Aortic arch; ________; left axillary artery

Which of the following happens when a person stands in one place for a long period of time?

Which of the following chemical substances, when released into the blood, would cause blood pressure to decrease?

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer. -(1) Velocity of blood flow in the arterioles (2) Velocity of blood flow in the aorta

Which of the following veins is a superficial vein?

In which type of blood vessels is the blood pressure the lowest?

The superficial vessels typically seen in the hand and forearm are tributaries of the ________ and ________ veins.

Which of the following is NOT a major point where the pulse can be monitored?

An obstruction in the inferior vena cava would hamper the return of blood from which of the following areas of the body?

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

Atrial natriuretic hormone

Veins

One of the best ways to determine the adequacy of peripheral circulation is to check the pedal pulses. To check the pedal pulse, you would check the pulse in the ________.

Which of the following arteries sends branches to the stomach and liver?

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joint and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

Filters

Blood flow into the deep and superficial palmar arches originates from the and arteries.

The superficial vessels typically seen in the hand and forearm are tributaries of the and veins.