Question 1

The arteries that directly feed into the capillary beds are called .

Accepted Answer

A)  venules 
B)  arterioles 
C)  elastic arteries 
D)  muscular arteries 
A)  venules 
B)  arterioles 
C)  elastic arteries 
D)  muscular arteries

Question 2

Which of the following is a type of circulatory shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular, due to extreme vasodilation as a result of loss of vasomotor tone 
B)  cardiogenic, which results from any defect in blood vessels 
C)  circulatory, where blood volume is normal and constant 
D)  hypovolemic, caused by increased blood volume 
A)  vascular, due to extreme vasodilation as a result of loss of vasomotor tone 
B)  cardiogenic, which results from any defect in blood vessels 
C)  circulatory, where blood volume is normal and constant 
D)  hypovolemic, caused by increased blood volume

Question 3

Arterial pressure in the pulmonary circulation is much higher than in the systemic circulation because of its proximity to the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Figure 19.2Using Figure 19.2, match the following:
-List the major factors that are linked to essential hypertension and note which ones are controllable by the patient.

Accepted Answer

The factors are heredity, diet

Question 5

Aldosterone will _ .

Accepted Answer

A)  promote a decrease in blood volume 
B)  promote an increase in blood pressure 
C)  result in a larger output of urine 
D)  decrease sodium reabsorption 
A)  promote a decrease in blood volume 
B)  promote an increase in blood pressure 
C)  result in a larger output of urine 
D)  decrease sodium reabsorption

Question 6

Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease of blood vessels that is responsible for millions of deaths each year. Describe the disease process, noting the involvement of specific cell/tissue types and molecules.

Accepted Answer

The disease process involves several sta

Question 7

The baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch are sensitive to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in arterial pressure 
B)  a decrease in carbon dioxide 
C)  a decrease in oxygen levels 
D)  an increase in oxygen levels 
A)  changes in arterial pressure 
B)  a decrease in carbon dioxide 
C)  a decrease in oxygen levels 
D)  an increase in oxygen levels

The arteries that directly feed into the capillary beds are called .

Which of the following is a type of circulatory shock?

Arterial pressure in the pulmonary circulation is much higher than in the systemic circulation because of its proximity to the heart.

Figure 19.2Using Figure 19.2, match the following: -List the major factors that are linked to essential hypertension and note which ones are controllable by the patient.

Aldosterone will _ .

Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease of blood vessels that is responsible for millions of deaths each year. Describe the disease process, noting the involvement of specific cell/tissue types and molecules.

The baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch are sensitive to which of the following?

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defensives

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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Exam 19: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The arteries that directly feed into the capillary beds are called .

Which of the following is a type of circulatory shock?

Arterial pressure in the pulmonary circulation is much higher than in the systemic circulation because of its proximity to the heart.

Figure 19.2Using Figure 19.2, match the following: -List the major factors that are linked to essential hypertension and note which ones are controllable by the patient.

Aldosterone will _ .

Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease of blood vessels that is responsible for millions of deaths each year. Describe the disease process, noting the involvement of specific cell/tissue types and molecules.

The baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch are sensitive to which of the following?

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defensives

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Pregnancy and Human Development

Heredity

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