Question 1

Match the vessel 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 intercostals 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 intercostals 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 2

The relationship between the force holding open a vessel and the vessels diameter (Force = diameter x pressure; or F = D x P) is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Poiseuille's law 
B)  Korotkoff's law 
C)  Henry's Law 
D)  Boyle's law 
E)  Laplace's law 
A)  Poiseuille's law 
B)  Korotkoff's law 
C)  Henry's Law 
D)  Boyle's law 
E)  Laplace's law

Question 3

Which of the following statements about laminar blood flow is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The innermost layer of blood moves at the lowest velocity. 
B)  Laminar blood flow occurs when blood flows past an area of constriction. 
C)  The outermost layer of blood experiences the greatest resistance to flow. 
D)  In laminar blood flow, the rapid rate of blood flow exceeds critical velocity. 
E)  It makes lots of different noises. 
A)  The innermost layer of blood moves at the lowest velocity. 
B)  Laminar blood flow occurs when blood flows past an area of constriction. 
C)  The outermost layer of blood experiences the greatest resistance to flow. 
D)  In laminar blood flow, the rapid rate of blood flow exceeds critical velocity. 
E)  It makes lots of different noises.

Question 4

The greater the compliance the

Accepted Answer

A)  greater the resistance generated in the vessel. 
B)  more easily the vessel wall stretches. 
C)  longer the blood vessel will measure. 
D)  higher the blood pressure will be. 
E)  less the elasticity of the vessel. 
A)  greater the resistance generated in the vessel. 
B)  more easily the vessel wall stretches. 
C)  longer the blood vessel will measure. 
D)  higher the blood pressure will be. 
E)  less the elasticity of the vessel.

Question 5

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-superior mesenteric artery

Accepted Answer

A) supplies blood to the diaphragm 
B) supplies blood to the esophagus 
C) supplies blood to the thoracic wall 
D) supplies blood to the pancreas and small intestine 
E) supplies blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen 
A) supplies blood to the diaphragm 
B) supplies blood to the esophagus 
C) supplies blood to the thoracic wall 
D) supplies blood to the pancreas and small intestine 
E) supplies blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen

Question 6

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer.
-(1) blood pressure in the aorta;
(2) blood pressure in the superior vena cava

Accepted Answer

A) Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Choose this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Choose this if the first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item. 
A) Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Choose this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Choose this if the first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Question 7

Which of the following sequences is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  external iliac vein, internal iliac vein, common iliac vein 
B)  liver sinusoid, central vein, hepatic vein 
C)  superior vena cava, azygos vein, posterior intercostal vein 
D)  fibular vein, femoral vein, popliteal vein 
E)  hepatic vein, hepatic portal system, inferior vena cava 
A)  external iliac vein, internal iliac vein, common iliac vein 
B)  liver sinusoid, central vein, hepatic vein 
C)  superior vena cava, azygos vein, posterior intercostal vein 
D)  fibular vein, femoral vein, popliteal vein 
E)  hepatic vein, hepatic portal system, inferior vena cava

Question 8

What do the left common carotid, brachiocephalic artery and left subclavian all have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  The all are found in the abdominal cavity 
B)  They all carry blood to the head. 
C)  They are coronary vessels. 
D)  What do the left common carotid, brachiocephalic artery and left subclavian all have in common? 
A)  The all are found in the abdominal cavity 
B)  They all carry blood to the head. 
C)  They are coronary vessels. 
D)  What do the left common carotid, brachiocephalic artery and left subclavian all have in common?

Question 9

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-varicose veins

Accepted Answer

A) a bulge (a weak spot) in the artery wall 
B) degenerative changes in arteries 
C) an overstretching of the veins of the lower extremities 
D) inflammation of the veins 
E) small vessels that supply nutrients to large arteries 
A) a bulge (a weak spot) in the artery wall 
B) degenerative changes in arteries 
C) an overstretching of the veins of the lower extremities 
D) inflammation of the veins 
E) small vessels that supply nutrients to large arteries

Question 10

Match the term with the best description.
-thoroughfare channels

Accepted Answer

A) simple squamous epithelium of capillaries 
B) drain capillary networks 
C) regulate blood flow into capillaries 
D) do not have fenestrae 
E) bypass capillary beds 
A) simple squamous epithelium of capillaries 
B) drain capillary networks 
C) regulate blood flow into capillaries 
D) do not have fenestrae 
E) bypass capillary beds

Question 11

Select the description below that describes pulmonary circulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  System of blood vessels that carries blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the right atrium of the heart. 
B)  System of blood vessels that a carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. 
C)  Finely dissected blood vessels that allow for the exchange of nutrients in the tissues. 
D)  System of blood vessels that carries blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the left atrium of the heart. 
A)  System of blood vessels that carries blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the right atrium of the heart. 
B)  System of blood vessels that a carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. 
C)  Finely dissected blood vessels that allow for the exchange of nutrients in the tissues. 
D)  System of blood vessels that carries blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the left atrium of the heart.

Question 12

Which of the following events would cause a decrease in mean arterial blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in ADH production 
B)  release of atrial natriuretic factor 
C)  constriction of blood vessels in the skin 
D)  activation of the renin-angiotensin mechanism 
E)  an increase in aldosterone production 
A)  an increase in ADH production 
B)  release of atrial natriuretic factor 
C)  constriction of blood vessels in the skin 
D)  activation of the renin-angiotensin mechanism 
E)  an increase in aldosterone production

Question 13

The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

In which type of blood vessels is the blood pressure the lowest?

Accepted Answer

A)  capillaries 
B)  arteries 
C)  vena cavas 
D)  veins 
E)  arterioles 
A)  capillaries 
B)  arteries 
C)  vena cavas 
D)  veins 
E)  arterioles

Question 15

Fill in the missing blood vessel.
ext. jugular vein; _____________; superior vena cava

Accepted Answer

brachiocep

Question 16

Which of the following is LESS likely to result in edema?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in capillary permeability 
B)  reduced plasma colloid osmotic pressure 
C)  blockage of veins 
D)  increased mean arterial pressure 
E)  loss of protein molecules in urine through the kidneys 
A)  increase in capillary permeability 
B)  reduced plasma colloid osmotic pressure 
C)  blockage of veins 
D)  increased mean arterial pressure 
E)  loss of protein molecules in urine through the kidneys

Question 17

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 18

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-external iliac artery

Accepted Answer

A) supplies blood to the pelvic area 
B) formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta 
C) the continuation of the femoral artery 
D) extends from the common iliac artery to the thigh 
E) continuation of the external iliac artery into the thigh 
A) supplies blood to the pelvic area 
B) formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta 
C) the continuation of the femoral artery 
D) extends from the common iliac artery to the thigh 
E) continuation of the external iliac artery into the thigh

Question 19

Fill in the missing blood vessel.
aortic arch; _____________; left axillary artery

Accepted Answer

left subcl

Question 20

When blood pressure is greater than the blood colloid osmotic pressure, there is

Accepted Answer

A)  a net movement of fluid into the capillary. 
B)  a net movement of fluid out of the capillary. 
C)  less lymph formed. 
D)  a decrease in the volume of the interstitial fluid. 
E)  a decreased likelihood of edema. 
A)  a net movement of fluid into the capillary. 
B)  a net movement of fluid out of the capillary. 
C)  less lymph formed. 
D)  a decrease in the volume of the interstitial fluid. 
E)  a decreased likelihood of edema.

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -external jugular vein

The relationship between the force holding open a vessel and the vessels diameter (Force = diameter x pressure; or F = D x P) is called:

Which of the following statements about laminar blood flow is true?

The greater the compliance the

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -superior mesenteric artery

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer. -(1) blood pressure in the aorta; (2) blood pressure in the superior vena cava

Which of the following sequences is correct?

What do the left common carotid, brachiocephalic artery and left subclavian all have in common?

Match the term with the appropriate description. -varicose veins

Match the term with the best description. -thoroughfare channels

Select the description below that describes pulmonary circulation.

Which of the following events would cause a decrease in mean arterial blood pressure?

The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two

In which type of blood vessels is the blood pressure the lowest?

Fill in the missing blood vessel. ext. jugular vein; _____________; superior vena cava

Which of the following is LESS likely to result in edema?

Vasomotor tone can be increased by

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -external iliac artery

Fill in the missing blood vessel. aortic arch; _____________; left axillary artery

When blood pressure is greater than the blood colloid osmotic pressure, there is

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