Question 1

The anterior tibial artery becomes the

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior tibial artery. 
B)  dorsalis pedis artery. 
C)  femoral artery. 
D)  plantar artery. 
E)  fibular artery. 
A)  posterior tibial artery. 
B)  dorsalis pedis artery. 
C)  femoral artery. 
D)  plantar artery. 
E)  fibular artery.

Question 2

Hormones from the adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A)  are released in response to parasympathetic stimulation. 
B)  cause vasodilation in blood vessels of the skin. 
C)  decrease the heart rate. 
D)  cause an increase in stroke volume. 
E)  are released in response to vagal stimulation. 
A)  are released in response to parasympathetic stimulation. 
B)  cause vasodilation in blood vessels of the skin. 
C)  decrease the heart rate. 
D)  cause an increase in stroke volume. 
E)  are released in response to vagal stimulation.

Question 3

The pelvic area is supplied with blood from the _______ arteries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pelvic area is supplied with blood...

Question 4

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 5

Peripheral chemoreceptors

Accepted Answer

A)  are located in the aortic and carotid bodies. 
B)  are sensitive to small changes in oxygen levels in the blood. 
C)  monitor blood pressure. 
D)  are not sensitive to carbon dioxide or hydrogen ion levels. 
E)  are not sensitive to changes in pH of the blood. 
A)  are located in the aortic and carotid bodies. 
B)  are sensitive to small changes in oxygen levels in the blood. 
C)  monitor blood pressure. 
D)  are not sensitive to carbon dioxide or hydrogen ion levels. 
E)  are not sensitive to changes in pH of the blood.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a pericapillary cell found in capillaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophages 
B)  neurons 
C)  undifferentiated smooth muscle cells 
D)  fibroblasts 
A)  macrophages 
B)  neurons 
C)  undifferentiated smooth muscle cells 
D)  fibroblasts

Question 7

The three unpaired arteries arising from the abdominal aorta are the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  renal artery, hepatic artery, common iliac artery 
B)  lumbar artery, celiac trunk, gonadal artery 
C)  hepatic artery, lumbar artery, common iliac artery 
D)  superior mesenteric artery , inferior mesenteric artery, gonadal artery 
E)  celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery 
A)  renal artery, hepatic artery, common iliac artery 
B)  lumbar artery, celiac trunk, gonadal artery 
C)  hepatic artery, lumbar artery, common iliac artery 
D)  superior mesenteric artery , inferior mesenteric artery, gonadal artery 
E)  celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery

Question 8

In response to circulatory shock,

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A)  the body decreases ADH secretion. 
B)  the renin-angiotensin mechanism is activated. 
C)  atrial natriuretic factor is released. 
D)  the vasomotor center is inhibited. 
E)  the baroreceptors and chemoreceptors are inactivated. 
A)  the body decreases ADH secretion. 
B)  the renin-angiotensin mechanism is activated. 
C)  atrial natriuretic factor is released. 
D)  the vasomotor center is inhibited. 
E)  the baroreceptors and chemoreceptors are inactivated.

Question 9

In capillary exchange, which of the following statements is true?

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A)  Most fluid that leaves the arterial end of a capillary reenters the venous end of a capillary. 
B)  Interstitial fluid normally has a higher osmotic pressure than plasma. 
C)  Constriction of the precapillary sphincter will increase blood pressure in the capillary. 
D)  Interstitial protein concentration is normally higher than plasma protein concentration. 
E)  Most fluid that leaves the arterial end of a capillary enters the lymphatic system. 
A)  Most fluid that leaves the arterial end of a capillary reenters the venous end of a capillary. 
B)  Interstitial fluid normally has a higher osmotic pressure than plasma. 
C)  Constriction of the precapillary sphincter will increase blood pressure in the capillary. 
D)  Interstitial protein concentration is normally higher than plasma protein concentration. 
E)  Most fluid that leaves the arterial end of a capillary enters the lymphatic system.

Question 10

Most of the exchange of nutrients and waste products that occurs between the blood and interstitial spaces occurs across the walls of the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the exchange of nutrients and...

Question 11

Which of the following functions is associated with vessels that carry blood directly from arterioles to veins without passing through capillaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  thermoregulation 
B)  nutrient supply to tissues 
C)  removal of metabolic waste products from tissues 
D)  oxygen supply to tissues 
E)  pH regulation 
A)  thermoregulation 
B)  nutrient supply to tissues 
C)  removal of metabolic waste products from tissues 
D)  oxygen supply to tissues 
E)  pH regulation

Question 12

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer.
-(1) velocity of blood flow when cross-sectional area increases;
(2) velocity of blood flow when cross-sectional area decreases

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 13

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. Which artery is missing in this sequence?

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 14

Match the following with the appropriate description.
-internal 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 15

Epinephrine

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the heart rate but decreases the stroke volume. 
B)  causes vasodilation of coronary blood vessels. 
C)  causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in skeletal muscle. 
D)  decreases red blood cell count. 
E)  decreases the force of contraction. 
A)  increases the heart rate but decreases the stroke volume. 
B)  causes vasodilation of coronary blood vessels. 
C)  causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in skeletal muscle. 
D)  decreases red blood cell count. 
E)  decreases the force of contraction.

Question 16

All of the following can serve as vasodilators, except

Accepted Answer

A)  Lactic acid 
B)  AMP 
C)  EDRF 
D)  Carbon dioxide 
E)  Oxygen 
A)  Lactic acid 
B)  AMP 
C)  EDRF 
D)  Carbon dioxide 
E)  Oxygen

Question 17

Match the vessel 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 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 18

In the pulmonary circulation, the _____ carry blood to the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A)  carotid sinuses 
B)  pulmonary arteries 
C)  coronary arteries 
D)  superior vena cava and inferior vena cava 
E)  aorta 
A)  carotid sinuses 
B)  pulmonary arteries 
C)  coronary arteries 
D)  superior vena cava and inferior vena cava 
E)  aorta

Question 19

In which of the following clinical situations would you expect edema?

Accepted Answer

A)  shock (which is accompanied by low blood pressure) 
B)  burns (which result in increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins) 
C)  dehydration (which results in low blood pressure) 
D)  vomiting (which leads to a decreased plasma volume) 
E)  diarrhea (which leads to a decreased blood volume) 
A)  shock (which is accompanied by low blood pressure) 
B)  burns (which result in increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins) 
C)  dehydration (which results in low blood pressure) 
D)  vomiting (which leads to a decreased plasma volume) 
E)  diarrhea (which leads to a decreased blood volume)

Question 20

If someone has a blood pressure reading of 110/70 mm Hg, their pulse pressure would be

Accepted Answer

A)  110 mm Hg. 
B)  70 mm Hg. 
C)  40 mm Hg. 
D)  180 mm Hg. 
E)  90 mm Hg. 
A)  110 mm Hg. 
B)  70 mm Hg. 
C)  40 mm Hg. 
D)  180 mm Hg. 
E)  90 mm Hg.

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The anterior tibial artery becomes the

Hormones from the adrenal medulla

The pelvic area is supplied with blood from the _______ arteries.

Which function does the circulatory system share with the heart?

Peripheral chemoreceptors

Which of the following is NOT a pericapillary cell found in capillaries?

The three unpaired arteries arising from the abdominal aorta are the ___________.

In response to circulatory shock,

In capillary exchange, which of the following statements is true?

Most of the exchange of nutrients and waste products that occurs between the blood and interstitial spaces occurs across the walls of the _______.

Which of the following functions is associated with vessels that carry blood directly from arterioles to veins without passing through capillaries?

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer. -(1) velocity of blood flow when cross-sectional area increases; (2) velocity of blood flow when cross-sectional area decreases

Match the following with the appropriate description. -internal carotid artery

Epinephrine

All of the following can serve as vasodilators, except

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -brachiocephalic vein

In the pulmonary circulation, the _____ carry blood to the lungs.

In which of the following clinical situations would you expect edema?

If someone has a blood pressure reading of 110/70 mm Hg, their pulse pressure would be

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