Question 1

Which of the following is the right branch of the celiac trunk?

Accepted Answer

A)  cystic artery 
B)  splenic artery 
C)  superior mesenteric artery 
D)  common hepatic artery 
E)  gastroduodenal artery 
A)  cystic artery 
B)  splenic artery 
C)  superior mesenteric artery 
D)  common hepatic artery 
E)  gastroduodenal artery

Question 2

Arteries and veins often make anastomotic connections that reduce the impact of a temporary or even permanent occlusion (blockage)of a single vessel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The interatrial opening, which results in the interatrial partition remaining functionally incomplete up to the time of birth, is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  ductus arteriosus 
B)  ligamentum arteriosum 
C)  foramen ovale 
D)  ductus venosus 
E)  inferior vena cava 
A)  ductus arteriosus 
B)  ligamentum arteriosum 
C)  foramen ovale 
D)  ductus venosus 
E)  inferior vena cava

Question 4

The walls of veins are thinner than those of corresponding arteries, because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  veins contain a lower proportion of smooth muscle fibers 
B)  of only arteries can perform vasoconstriction 
C)  veins contain a greater proportion of elastic fibers and collagen 
D)  blood pressure is higher in veins 
E)  the lumen of veins is much smaller than the lumen of arteries of similar diameter 
A)  veins contain a lower proportion of smooth muscle fibers 
B)  of only arteries can perform vasoconstriction 
C)  veins contain a greater proportion of elastic fibers and collagen 
D)  blood pressure is higher in veins 
E)  the lumen of veins is much smaller than the lumen of arteries of similar diameter

Question 5

Figure 22.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle cerebral artery 
B)  Vertebral artery 
C)  Basilar artery 
D)  Posterior cerebral artery 
E)  Anterior inferior cerebellar artery 
A)  Middle cerebral artery 
B)  Vertebral artery 
C)  Basilar artery 
D)  Posterior cerebral artery 
E)  Anterior inferior cerebellar artery

Question 6

The outermost layer of a blood vessel, which is very thick and composed chiefly of collagen fibers with scattered bands of elastic fibers, is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  media 
B)  intima 
C)  external elastic membrane 
D)  adventitia 
E)  internal elastic membrane 
A)  media 
B)  intima 
C)  external elastic membrane 
D)  adventitia 
E)  internal elastic membrane

Question 7

In atherosclerosis, the deposition of fatty plaques begins in which layer of the arterial wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  adventitia 
B)  epithelium of the media 
C)  endothelium of the intima 
D)  external elastic membrane 
E)  internal elastic membrane 
A)  adventitia 
B)  epithelium of the media 
C)  endothelium of the intima 
D)  external elastic membrane 
E)  internal elastic membrane

Question 8

After leaving the thoracic cavity and passing over the outer border of the first rib, the subclavian artery becomes the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  brachial artery 
B)  radial artery 
C)  clavicular artery 
D)  axillary artery 
E)  ulnar artery 
A)  brachial artery 
B)  radial artery 
C)  clavicular artery 
D)  axillary artery 
E)  ulnar artery

Question 9

What mechanisms assist venous return to the heart?

Accepted Answer

The blood pressure in venules and medium

Question 10

Figure 22.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertebral artery 
B)  Anterior cerebral artery 
C)  Basilar artery 
D)  Internal carotid artery 
E)  Anterior inferior cerebellar artery 
A)  Vertebral artery 
B)  Anterior cerebral artery 
C)  Basilar artery 
D)  Internal carotid artery 
E)  Anterior inferior cerebellar artery

Question 11

The first paired branches of the abdominal aorta are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior phrenic arteries 
B)  superior mesenteric arteries 
C)  gonadal arteries 
D)  renal arteries 
E)  common iliac arteries 
A)  inferior phrenic arteries 
B)  superior mesenteric arteries 
C)  gonadal arteries 
D)  renal arteries 
E)  common iliac arteries

Question 12

The branching pattern of peripheral veins is much more variable than that of arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Figure 22.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilar artery 
B)  Vertebral artery 
C)  Anterior inferior cerebellar artery 
D)  Posterior cerebral artery 
E)  Middle cerebral artery 
A)  Basilar artery 
B)  Vertebral artery 
C)  Anterior inferior cerebellar artery 
D)  Posterior cerebral artery 
E)  Middle cerebral artery

Question 14

Which of the following is a branch of the aortic arch?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary trunk 
B)  cephalic vein 
C)  brachiocephalic trunk 
D)  common iliac artery 
E)  right pulmonary artery 
A)  pulmonary trunk 
B)  cephalic vein 
C)  brachiocephalic trunk 
D)  common iliac artery 
E)  right pulmonary artery

Question 15

Which vessels have an average diameter of 30 µm, have thin adventitia, and an often-incomplete media?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The rectum and terminal portion of the colon are supplied by which vessel?

Accepted Answer

A)  celiac trunk 
B)  inferior mesenteric artery 
C)  internal iliac artery 
D)  inferior phrenic artery 
E)  superior mesenteric artery 
A)  celiac trunk 
B)  inferior mesenteric artery 
C)  internal iliac artery 
D)  inferior phrenic artery 
E)  superior mesenteric artery

Question 17

Figure 22.2
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior cerebral artery 
B)  Posterior cerebral artery 
C)  Anterior communicating artery 
D)  Posterior communicating artery 
E)  Internal carotid artery 
A)  Anterior cerebral artery 
B)  Posterior cerebral artery 
C)  Anterior communicating artery 
D)  Posterior communicating artery 
E)  Internal carotid artery

Question 18

The sigmoid sinus penetrates the jugular foramen and leaves the skull as the external jugular vein on that side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Figure 22.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label DD.

Accepted Answer

A)  Common iliac vein 
B)  Renal vein 
C)  External iliac vein 
D)  Lumbar vein 
E)  Inferior vena cava 
A)  Common iliac vein 
B)  Renal vein 
C)  External iliac vein 
D)  Lumbar vein 
E)  Inferior vena cava

Question 20

Figure 22.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label CC.

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal artery 
B)  Inferior mesenteric artery 
C)  Left common carotid artery 
D)  Superior mesenteric artery 
E)  Pulmonary trunk 
A)  Renal artery 
B)  Inferior mesenteric artery 
C)  Left common carotid artery 
D)  Superior mesenteric artery 
E)  Pulmonary trunk

Exam 22: The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

Which of the following is the right branch of the celiac trunk?

Arteries and veins often make anastomotic connections that reduce the impact of a temporary or even permanent occlusion (blockage)of a single vessel.

The interatrial opening, which results in the interatrial partition remaining functionally incomplete up to the time of birth, is known as which of the following?

The walls of veins are thinner than those of corresponding arteries, because ________.

Figure 22.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

The outermost layer of a blood vessel, which is very thick and composed chiefly of collagen fibers with scattered bands of elastic fibers, is the ________.

In atherosclerosis, the deposition of fatty plaques begins in which layer of the arterial wall?

After leaving the thoracic cavity and passing over the outer border of the first rib, the subclavian artery becomes the ________.

What mechanisms assist venous return to the heart?

Figure 22.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

The first paired branches of the abdominal aorta are the ________.

The branching pattern of peripheral veins is much more variable than that of arteries.

Figure 22.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

Which of the following is a branch of the aortic arch?

Which vessels have an average diameter of 30 µm, have thin adventitia, and an often-incomplete media?

The rectum and terminal portion of the colon are supplied by which vessel?

Figure 22.2 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

The sigmoid sinus penetrates the jugular foramen and leaves the skull as the external jugular vein on that side.

Figure 22.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label DD.

Figure 22.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label CC.

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

Foundations: The Cell

Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure

The Skeletal System: Axial Division

The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division

The Skeletal System: Articulations

The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization

The Muscular System: Axial Musculature

The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature

Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Tracts of the Spinal Cord

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Embryology and Human Development

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