Question 1

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-azygos 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

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-internal 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 3

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-subclavian 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 4

The three major arteries of the upper limb that form a continuum are the

Accepted Answer

A)  brachial, radial, and ulnar arteries. 
B)  brachial, axillary, and radial arteries. 
C)  subclavian, axillary, and radial arteries. 
D)  subclavian, axillary, and brachial arteries. 
E)  cephalic, basilic, and brachial arteries 
A)  brachial, radial, and ulnar arteries. 
B)  brachial, axillary, and radial arteries. 
C)  subclavian, axillary, and radial arteries. 
D)  subclavian, axillary, and brachial arteries. 
E)  cephalic, basilic, and brachial arteries

Question 5

Art is 75. He has advanced arteriosclerosis. He is suffering from a number of manifestations, which are consistent with his arteriosclerosis. Over the past several years he has developed hypertension and he is beginning to show signs of renal failure. Which of the following are consistent with his condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased resistance to blood flow 
B)  increased renin secretion from the kidneys 
C)  increased aldosterone secretion from the adrenal cortex 
D)  increased angiotensinogen formation 
E)  All of these choices is correct. 
A)  increased resistance to blood flow 
B)  increased renin secretion from the kidneys 
C)  increased aldosterone secretion from the adrenal cortex 
D)  increased angiotensinogen formation 
E)  All of these choices is correct.

Question 6

Which of the following enhances the exchange between capillary walls and the interstitial spaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  the thinness of the capillary wall 
B)  minimal branching in the capillary bed 
C)  increased blood velocity through the capillaries 
D)  the high pressure in the interstitial spaces 
E)  the stratification of the capillary wall 
A)  the thinness of the capillary wall 
B)  minimal branching in the capillary bed 
C)  increased blood velocity through the capillaries 
D)  the high pressure in the interstitial spaces 
E)  the stratification of the capillary wall

Question 7

Increased venous tone will

Accepted Answer

A)  relax the veins. 
B)  help return blood to the heart. 
C)  allow blood to pool in the veins. 
D)  stabilize blood velocity in the veins. 
E)  dilate the veins. 
A)  relax the veins. 
B)  help return blood to the heart. 
C)  allow blood to pool in the veins. 
D)  stabilize blood velocity in the veins. 
E)  dilate the veins.

Question 8

In the aorta,

Accepted Answer

A)  the blood pressure and blood velocity are both high. 
B)  the velocity of blood flow is high, but blood pressure is low. 
C)  the resistance to blood flow is high, but velocity of blood flow is low. 
D)  the resistance to blood flow and the blood pressure are both low. 
E)  velocity is diminished because the total cross-sectional area is small. 
A)  the blood pressure and blood velocity are both high. 
B)  the velocity of blood flow is high, but blood pressure is low. 
C)  the resistance to blood flow is high, but velocity of blood flow is low. 
D)  the resistance to blood flow and the blood pressure are both low. 
E)  velocity is diminished because the total cross-sectional area is small.

Question 9

Urine output usually decreases when a person is in shock. This is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased ADH secretion. 
B)  increased renin secretion. 
C)  increased secretion of atrial natriuretic factor. 
D)  decreased vasoconstriction due to the stress relaxation response. 
E)  decreased aldosterone secretion 
A)  decreased ADH secretion. 
B)  increased renin secretion. 
C)  increased secretion of atrial natriuretic factor. 
D)  decreased vasoconstriction due to the stress relaxation response. 
E)  decreased aldosterone secretion

Question 10

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-posterior cerebral artery

Accepted Answer

A) supplies blood to the frontal lobes of the brain 
B) a circle of arteries at the base of the brain 
C) supplies large portions of the lateral cerebral cortex 
D) supplies the posterior portion of the cerebrum 
E) formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta 
A) supplies blood to the frontal lobes of the brain 
B) a circle of arteries at the base of the brain 
C) supplies large portions of the lateral cerebral cortex 
D) supplies the posterior portion of the cerebrum 
E) formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta

Question 11

Resistance to blood flow is greatest in

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The major types of veins are ____________, ____________, and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial veins, sinuses, and anastomoses 
B)  anastomoses, trunks, and sinuses 
C)  superficial veins, deep veins, and anastomoses 
D)  deep veins, trunks, and sinuses 
E)  superficial veins, deep veins, and sinuses 
A)  superficial veins, sinuses, and anastomoses 
B)  anastomoses, trunks, and sinuses 
C)  superficial veins, deep veins, and anastomoses 
D)  deep veins, trunks, and sinuses 
E)  superficial veins, deep veins, and sinuses

Question 13

Compensatory shock is characterized by a narrowed pulse pressure. Which of the following blood pressure readings is an example of a narrowed pulse pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  99/40 
B)  70/20 
C)  92/64 
D)  82/40 
E)  100/50 
A)  99/40 
B)  70/20 
C)  92/64 
D)  82/40 
E)  100/50

Question 14

A thrombus in the second branch (not including coronary arteries) off of the aortic arch would affect the flow of blood to the

Accepted Answer

A)  left side of the head and neck. 
B)  myocardium of the heart. 
C)  right side of the head and neck and right upper extremity. 
D)  left upper extremity. 
E)  right arm. 
A)  left side of the head and neck. 
B)  myocardium of the heart. 
C)  right side of the head and neck and right upper extremity. 
D)  left upper extremity. 
E)  right arm.

Question 15

Which type of capillary has the largest diameter?

Accepted Answer

A)  sinusoids 
B)  continuous capillaries 
C)  sinusoidal capillaries 
D)  venous sinuses 
E)  fenestrated capillaries 
A)  sinusoids 
B)  continuous capillaries 
C)  sinusoidal capillaries 
D)  venous sinuses 
E)  fenestrated capillaries

Question 16

What is the most important means by which capillary exchange occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  exocytosis 
B)  diffusion 
C)  ATP powered pumps 
D)  facilitated diffusion 
A)  exocytosis 
B)  diffusion 
C)  ATP powered pumps 
D)  facilitated diffusion

Question 17

Which of the following veins is a superficial vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  brachial vein 
B)  basilic vein 
C)  radial vein 
D)  subclavian vein 
E)  ulnar vein 
A)  brachial vein 
B)  basilic vein 
C)  radial vein 
D)  subclavian vein 
E)  ulnar vein

Question 18

A force that causes the movement of fluid out of the capillary is

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure. 
B)  positive interstitial pressure. 
C)  blood colloid osmotic pressure. 
D)  critical closing pressure. 
E)  lymph pressure. 
A)  blood pressure. 
B)  positive interstitial pressure. 
C)  blood colloid osmotic pressure. 
D)  critical closing pressure. 
E)  lymph pressure.

Question 19

In a capillary bed, relaxation of the precapillary sphincter

Accepted Answer

A)  causes more blood flow through thoroughfare channels. 
B)  causes less blood to flow through capillaries. 
C)  occurs when the tissue in the area does not need more oxygen. 
D)  is voluntary. 
E)  occurs when the tissue in the area needs more oxygen. 
A)  causes more blood flow through thoroughfare channels. 
B)  causes less blood to flow through capillaries. 
C)  occurs when the tissue in the area does not need more oxygen. 
D)  is voluntary. 
E)  occurs when the tissue in the area needs more oxygen.

Question 20

A force that attracts fluid into the capillary from the tissue spaces is

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure. 
B)  negative interstitial pressure. 
C)  blood colloid osmotic pressure. 
D)  venous pressure. 
E)  active transport. 
A)  blood pressure. 
B)  negative interstitial pressure. 
C)  blood colloid osmotic pressure. 
D)  venous pressure. 
E)  active transport.

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -azygos vein

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

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -subclavian vein

The three major arteries of the upper limb that form a continuum are the

Which of the following enhances the exchange between capillary walls and the interstitial spaces?

Increased venous tone will

In the aorta,

Urine output usually decreases when a person is in shock. This is the result of

Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -posterior cerebral artery

Resistance to blood flow is greatest in

The major types of veins are ____________, ____________, and ______.

Compensatory shock is characterized by a narrowed pulse pressure. Which of the following blood pressure readings is an example of a narrowed pulse pressure?

A thrombus in the second branch (not including coronary arteries) off of the aortic arch would affect the flow of blood to the

Which type of capillary has the largest diameter?

What is the most important means by which capillary exchange occurs?

Which of the following veins is a superficial vein?

A force that causes the movement of fluid out of the capillary is

In a capillary bed, relaxation of the precapillary sphincter

A force that attracts fluid into the capillary from the tissue spaces is

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