Question 1

Which of the following blood vessels supplies blood to the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axillary artery 
B)  Intercostal artery 
C)  Superior phrenic artery 
D)  Inferior mesenteric artery 
E)  Gastric artery 
A)  Axillary artery 
B)  Intercostal artery 
C)  Superior phrenic artery 
D)  Inferior mesenteric artery 
E)  Gastric artery

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

The hepatic portal vein is formed by the union of the splenic vein and the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior mesenteric vein 
B)  inferior mesenteric vein 
C)  hepatic vein 
D)  renal vein 
E)  gastric vein 
A)  superior mesenteric vein 
B)  inferior mesenteric vein 
C)  hepatic vein 
D)  renal vein 
E)  gastric vein

Question 6

Match the vein with the appropriate description.
-External jugular vein

Accepted Answer

A) Drains blood from the arm 
B) Superficial vein of the head and neck 
C) The posterior intercostal 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 intercostal 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

Which of the following blood vessels supplies blood to the diaphragm?

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

The vertebral arteries arise from the ________.

Blood is moved through the vascular system by

The hepatic portal vein is formed by the union of the splenic vein and the ________.

Match the vein with the appropriate description. -External jugular vein

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Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Which of the following blood vessels supplies blood to the diaphragm?

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

The vertebral arteries arise from the ________.

Blood is moved through the vascular system by

The hepatic portal vein is formed by the union of the splenic vein and the ________.

Match the vein with the appropriate description. -External jugular vein

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

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