Question 1

The vasomotor region of the cardiovascular center is located in the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Accepted Answer

A) systolic blood pressure over 190 mm Hg 
B) increased levels of aldosterone 
C) rapid heart rate 
D) cool, pale skin 
E) increased sweating 
A) systolic blood pressure over 190 mm Hg 
B) increased levels of aldosterone 
C) rapid heart rate 
D) cool, pale skin 
E) increased sweating

Question 3

Exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissues occurs in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The smallest diameter blood vessels are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following types of sensory receptors are involved in the regulation of blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) baroreceptors 
B) chemoreceptors 
C) proprioceptors 
D) baroreceptors and chemoreceptors only 
E) baroreceptors, chemoreceptors, and proprioceptors 
A) baroreceptors 
B) chemoreceptors 
C) proprioceptors 
D) baroreceptors and chemoreceptors only 
E) baroreceptors, chemoreceptors, and proprioceptors

Question 6

Which of the following answer selections properly labels the two aortic pressures designated A and B in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) A - diastolic blood pressure; B - systolic blood pressure 
B) A - pulse pressure; B - mean arterial blood pressure 
C) A - pulse pressure; B- systolic blood pressure 
D) A - systolic blood pressure; B -diastolic blood pressure 
E) A - systolic blood pressure; B - pulse pressure 
A) A - diastolic blood pressure; B - systolic blood pressure 
B) A - pulse pressure; B - mean arterial blood pressure 
C) A - pulse pressure; B- systolic blood pressure 
D) A - systolic blood pressure; B -diastolic blood pressure 
E) A - systolic blood pressure; B - pulse pressure

Question 7

Orthostatic hypotension is a large decrease in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Starting at the left ventricle, list the blood vessels in the systemic circulatory route that carries blood to the kidneys and back to the heart.

Accepted Answer

Left ventricle - ascending aor

Question 9

Under the new guidelines, the prehypertension classification now contains individuals that would previously have been considered normal. This means the systolic and diastolic readings for this category are lower than in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During exercise, blood flow to skeletal muscles increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When blood pressure falls, the baroreceptors increase the rate of nerve impulses sent to the cardiovascular center to stimulate an increase in cardiac output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The main vein draining blood from the heart muscle tissue is the

Accepted Answer

A) superior vena cava. 
B) brachiocephalic vein. 
C) cardiac vein. 
D) coronary sulcus. 
E) coronary sinus. 
A) superior vena cava. 
B) brachiocephalic vein. 
C) cardiac vein. 
D) coronary sulcus. 
E) coronary sinus.

Question 13

Under normal conditions, blood pressure is highest in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Increased parasympathetic stimulation of the heart via the vagus nerve causes a decrease in heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The circulatory route that brings nutrient-rich oxygenated blood to the tissues throughout the body and back to the heart is the

Accepted Answer

A) hepatic portal circulation. 
B) pulmonary circulation. 
C) coronary circulation. 
D) systemic circulation. 
E) cerebral circulation. 
A) hepatic portal circulation. 
B) pulmonary circulation. 
C) coronary circulation. 
D) systemic circulation. 
E) cerebral circulation.

The vasomotor region of the cardiovascular center is located in the hypothalamus.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissues occurs in the

The smallest diameter blood vessels are

Which of the following types of sensory receptors are involved in the regulation of blood pressure?

Which of the following answer selections properly labels the two aortic pressures designated A and B in the diagram?

Orthostatic hypotension is a large decrease in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up.

Starting at the left ventricle, list the blood vessels in the systemic circulatory route that carries blood to the kidneys and back to the heart.

Under the new guidelines, the prehypertension classification now contains individuals that would previously have been considered normal. This means the systolic and diastolic readings for this category are lower than in the past.

During exercise, blood flow to skeletal muscles increases.

When blood pressure falls, the baroreceptors increase the rate of nerve impulses sent to the cardiovascular center to stimulate an increase in cardiac output.

The main vein draining blood from the heart muscle tissue is the

Under normal conditions, blood pressure is highest in the

Increased parasympathetic stimulation of the heart via the vagus nerve causes a decrease in heart rate.

The circulatory route that brings nutrient-rich oxygenated blood to the tissues throughout the body and back to the heart is the

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Exam 16: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The vasomotor region of the cardiovascular center is located in the hypothalamus.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissues occurs in the

The smallest diameter blood vessels are

Which of the following types of sensory receptors are involved in the regulation of blood pressure?

Which of the following answer selections properly labels the two aortic pressures designated A and B in the diagram?

Orthostatic hypotension is a large decrease in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up.

Starting at the left ventricle, list the blood vessels in the systemic circulatory route that carries blood to the kidneys and back to the heart.

Under the new guidelines, the prehypertension classification now contains individuals that would previously have been considered normal. This means the systolic and diastolic readings for this category are lower than in the past.

During exercise, blood flow to skeletal muscles increases.

When blood pressure falls, the baroreceptors increase the rate of nerve impulses sent to the cardiovascular center to stimulate an increase in cardiac output.

The main vein draining blood from the heart muscle tissue is the

Under normal conditions, blood pressure is highest in the

Increased parasympathetic stimulation of the heart via the vagus nerve causes a decrease in heart rate.

The circulatory route that brings nutrient-rich oxygenated blood to the tissues throughout the body and back to the heart is the

Organization of the Human Body

Introductory Chemistry

Cells

Tissues

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

Joints

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Special Sense

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: Heart

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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