Question 1

As the popliteal vein ascends the leg, it becomes the ________ vein.

Accepted Answer

A)  peroneal 
B)  saphenous 
C)  common iliac 
D)  femoral 
E)  deep femoral 
A)  peroneal 
B)  saphenous 
C)  common iliac 
D)  femoral 
E)  deep femoral

Question 2

A direct connection between an arteriole and a venule without an intervening capillary bed is a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  venous sinus 
B)  arteriovenous anastomosis 
C)  metarteriole 
D)  arterial capillary 
A)  venous sinus 
B)  arteriovenous anastomosis 
C)  metarteriole 
D)  arterial capillary

Question 3

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer.
-(1) Systolic pressure;
(2) Diastolic pressure

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 4

Match the vein with the appropriate description.
-Brachiocephalic 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

Question 5

Match the vein with the appropriate description.
-Subclavian 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

Question 6

Systemic circulation

Accepted Answer

A)  carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. 
B)  includes all arteries, but the veins are part of the pulmonary circulation pathway. 
C)  includes the aorta and all of its branches. 
D)  ends in the capillaries of the toes. 
E)  includes blood flow to the body, but not the brain. 
A)  carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. 
B)  includes all arteries, but the veins are part of the pulmonary circulation pathway. 
C)  includes the aorta and all of its branches. 
D)  ends in the capillaries of the toes. 
E)  includes blood flow to the body, but not the brain.

Question 7

Edema can occur when there is

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in the amount of plasma proteins. 
B)  a decrease in capillary permeability to proteins. 
C)  a decrease in blood pressure. 
D)  a blockage of the lymphatics. 
E)  an increase in blood colloid osmotic pressure. 
A)  an increase in the amount of plasma proteins. 
B)  a decrease in capillary permeability to proteins. 
C)  a decrease in blood pressure. 
D)  a blockage of the lymphatics. 
E)  an increase in blood colloid osmotic pressure.

Question 8

Fill in the missing blood vessel.
Hepatic vein; ________; right atrium

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the missing blood vessel.
Hepatic vein;...

Question 9

Arteries can constrict or dilate as needed because of the smooth muscle found in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tunica intima 
B)  tunica media 
C)  tunica adventitia 
D)  tunica externa 
E)  tunica interna 
A)  tunica intima 
B)  tunica media 
C)  tunica adventitia 
D)  tunica externa 
E)  tunica interna

Question 10

If a person develops high blood pressure, one of the compensatory mechanisms that comes into play is the fluid shift mechanism. This mechanism causes

Accepted Answer

A)  water to shift from inside cells into the extracellular fluid. 
B)  water to shift from the capillaries into the interstitial spaces. 
C)  water to shift from the interstitial space into the capillaries. 
D)  increased filtration in the kidney, thereby increasing urine output. 
E)  water to stay inside the capillaries. 
A)  water to shift from inside cells into the extracellular fluid. 
B)  water to shift from the capillaries into the interstitial spaces. 
C)  water to shift from the interstitial space into the capillaries. 
D)  increased filtration in the kidney, thereby increasing urine output. 
E)  water to stay inside the capillaries.

Question 11

The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two ________ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior mesenteric 
B)  common iliac 
C)  superior mesenteric 
D)  femoral 
E)  renal 
A)  inferior mesenteric 
B)  common iliac 
C)  superior mesenteric 
D)  femoral 
E)  renal

Question 12

Which type of veins connect two primary capillary networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Portal veins 
B)  Venous sinuses 
C)  Venules 
D)  Vaso vasorum 
A)  Portal veins 
B)  Venous sinuses 
C)  Venules 
D)  Vaso vasorum

Question 13

Match the vein with the appropriate description.
-Azygos 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

Question 14

Which artery is missing in the following sequence?
Tracing the blood from the heart to the right hand, blood leaves the heart, passes through the ascending aorta, aortic arch, right subclavian artery, axillary and brachial arteries, either the radial or ulnar arteries and palmar arches to arrive at the hand.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cephalic 
B)  Jugular 
C)  Brachiocephalic 
D)  Right common carotid 
E)  Left subclavian artery 
A)  Cephalic 
B)  Jugular 
C)  Brachiocephalic 
D)  Right common carotid 
E)  Left subclavian artery

Question 15

Systemic blood vessels transport blood

Accepted Answer

A)  from the left ventricle through the body to the left atrium. 
B)  from the left ventricle through the body to the right atrium. 
C)  from the right ventricle through the body to the left atrium. 
D)  from the right ventricle through the body to the right atrium. 
E)  from the left ventricle to the lungs. 
A)  from the left ventricle through the body to the left atrium. 
B)  from the left ventricle through the body to the right atrium. 
C)  from the right ventricle through the body to the left atrium. 
D)  from the right ventricle through the body to the right atrium. 
E)  from the left ventricle to the lungs.

Question 16

Vasomotor tone can be increased by

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a nap. 
B)  emotional excitement. 
C)  soaking in a warm bathtub. 
D)  an increase in body temperature. 
E)  relaxing with a cup of tea. 
A)  taking a nap. 
B)  emotional excitement. 
C)  soaking in a warm bathtub. 
D)  an increase in body temperature. 
E)  relaxing with a cup of tea.

Question 17

Which function does the circulatory system share with the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directs blood flow to tissues 
B)  Exchanges nutrients and wastes with cells 
C)  Transports hormones to all areas of the body 
D)  Regulates blood pressure 
A)  Directs blood flow to tissues 
B)  Exchanges nutrients and wastes with cells 
C)  Transports hormones to all areas of the body 
D)  Regulates blood pressure

Question 18

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-External carotid artery

Accepted Answer

A) Formed when the right and left vertebral arteries unite 
B) Supplies blood to the face, nose, and mouth 
C) Terminates by forming the middle cerebral arteries 
D) Supplies blood to the arm and shoulder regions 
E) Sense organs that monitor blood pressure 
A) Formed when the right and left vertebral arteries unite 
B) Supplies blood to the face, nose, and mouth 
C) Terminates by forming the middle cerebral arteries 
D) Supplies blood to the arm and shoulder regions 
E) Sense organs that monitor blood pressure

Question 19

Which of the following arteries branches directly from the aortic arch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachiocephalic artery 
B)  Coronary artery 
C)  Pulmonary artery 
D)  Right subclavian artery 
E)  Right common carotid artery 
A)  Brachiocephalic artery 
B)  Coronary artery 
C)  Pulmonary artery 
D)  Right subclavian artery 
E)  Right common carotid artery

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT involved in short-term regulation of blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baroreceptor reflex 
B)  Adrenal medullary mechanism 
C)  Alteration in blood volume 
D)  Chemoreceptor mechanism 
A)  Baroreceptor reflex 
B)  Adrenal medullary mechanism 
C)  Alteration in blood volume 
D)  Chemoreceptor mechanism

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

As the popliteal vein ascends the leg, it becomes the ________ vein.

A direct connection between an arteriole and a venule without an intervening capillary bed is a/an ________.

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer. -(1) Systolic pressure; (2) Diastolic pressure

Match the vein with the appropriate description. -Brachiocephalic vein

Match the vein with the appropriate description. -Subclavian vein

Systemic circulation

Edema can occur when there is

Fill in the missing blood vessel. Hepatic vein; ________; right atrium

Arteries can constrict or dilate as needed because of the smooth muscle found in the ________.

If a person develops high blood pressure, one of the compensatory mechanisms that comes into play is the fluid shift mechanism. This mechanism causes

The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two ________ arteries.

Which type of veins connect two primary capillary networks?

Match the vein with the appropriate description. -Azygos vein

Systemic blood vessels transport blood

Vasomotor tone can be increased by

Which function does the circulatory system share with the heart?

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -External carotid artery

Which of the following arteries branches directly from the aortic arch?

Which of the following is NOT involved in short-term regulation of blood pressure?

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