Question 1

Which chemical, contained in the granules of basophils, helps prevent blood clot formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  histamine 
B)  leukotrienes 
C)  prostaglandins 
D)  heparin 
E)  SRS-A 
A)  histamine 
B)  leukotrienes 
C)  prostaglandins 
D)  heparin 
E)  SRS-A D

Question 2

Figure 44-3
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).   (Posterior View)
-The foramen ovale functions to:

Accepted Answer

A)  permit blood to bypass the non-functional lungs in a fetus. 
B)  establish the basic heart rate. 
C)  prevent blood from flowing backward. 
D)  carry blood to the lungs. 
E)  transport poorly oxygenated blood. 
A)  permit blood to bypass the non-functional lungs in a fetus. 
B)  establish the basic heart rate. 
C)  prevent blood from flowing backward. 
D)  carry blood to the lungs. 
E)  transport poorly oxygenated blood. A

Question 3

Metarterioles directly link arterioles with venules.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Figure 44-4
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).  
-Compare the structure and function of three of the following types of blood vessels: arteries, arterioles, veins, venules and capillaries.

Accepted Answer

Arteries and arterioles are blood vessel

Question 5

Figure 44-3
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).   (Posterior View)
-Refer to Figure 44-3.A semilunar valve regulates blood flow into which structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 5 
C)  1 and 7 
D)  2 and 7 
E)  7 and 11 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 5 
C)  1 and 7 
D)  2 and 7 
E)  7 and 11

Question 6

During ventricular systole (contraction):

Accepted Answer

A)  the ventricles relax. 
B)  blood flows from the ventricles into the atria. 
C)  the tricuspid and mitral valves are open. 
D)  blood flows from the ventricles to the pulmonary artery and aorta. 
E)  the atria contract. 
A)  the ventricles relax. 
B)  blood flows from the ventricles into the atria. 
C)  the tricuspid and mitral valves are open. 
D)  blood flows from the ventricles to the pulmonary artery and aorta. 
E)  the atria contract.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tissues of arthropods are bathed with hemolymph, which delivers oxygen to their cells. 
B)  In an open circulatory system the heart is still responsible for pumping oxygen-rich fluid. 
C)  Earthworms have a central heart that pumps blood to all their tissues. 
D)  Blood vessels are found in the open circulatory systems common to some invertebrates. 
E)  Hemocyanin is the oxygen transport pigment found in the open circulatory system of invertebrates. 
A)  The tissues of arthropods are bathed with hemolymph, which delivers oxygen to their cells. 
B)  In an open circulatory system the heart is still responsible for pumping oxygen-rich fluid. 
C)  Earthworms have a central heart that pumps blood to all their tissues. 
D)  Blood vessels are found in the open circulatory systems common to some invertebrates. 
E)  Hemocyanin is the oxygen transport pigment found in the open circulatory system of invertebrates.

Question 8

Figure 44-3
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).   (Posterior View)
-Refer to Figure 44-3.Which structure would carry blood to the systemic (body) circulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  6 
D)  7 
E)  14 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  6 
D)  7 
E)  14

Question 9

The hepatic portal system is a special blood circuit between the __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver; spleen 
B)  kidney; liver 
C)  liver; intestine 
D)  kidney; heart 
E)  spleen; heart 
A)  liver; spleen 
B)  kidney; liver 
C)  liver; intestine 
D)  kidney; heart 
E)  spleen; heart

Question 10

MATCHING
Match the blood vessel with its description.
a.aorta
d.pulmonary artery
b.capillary
e.pulmonary vein
c.inferior vena cava
f.superior vena cava
-This blood vessel branches off metarterioles

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the blood vessel with its description.
a.aorta
d.pulmonary...

Question 11

To be diagnosed as having hypertension, you consistently will have a diastolic pressure of ______ mm Hg and a systolic pressure of _____ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A)  120; 80 
B)  80; 120 
C)  90; 140 
D)  140; 90 
E)  120; 73 
A)  120; 80 
B)  80; 120 
C)  90; 140 
D)  140; 90 
E)  120; 73

Question 12

Types of proteins dissolved in the blood plasma include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma globulin 
B)  hemoglobin 
C)  fibrinogen 
D)  prothrombin 
E)  albumin 
A)  gamma globulin 
B)  hemoglobin 
C)  fibrinogen 
D)  prothrombin 
E)  albumin

Question 13

Why doesn't a flatworm have a circulatory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The animal is thin enough to permit effective gas exchange by diffusion. 
B)  There is not enough room for a circulatory system because of the large gastrovascular cavity. 
C)  The animal lacks muscles, so it could not have a heart to pump blood. 
D)  Only bilaterally symmetrical animals need a circulatory system. 
E)  Only vertebrates have circulatory systems. 
A)  The animal is thin enough to permit effective gas exchange by diffusion. 
B)  There is not enough room for a circulatory system because of the large gastrovascular cavity. 
C)  The animal lacks muscles, so it could not have a heart to pump blood. 
D)  Only bilaterally symmetrical animals need a circulatory system. 
E)  Only vertebrates have circulatory systems.

Question 14

The vertebrate circulatory system performs all of the following functions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  transporting nutrients from storage areas. 
B)  transporting CO2 to cells. 
C)  transporting hormones to target tissues. 
D)  helping to regulate fluid balance. 
E)  defending against microorganisms. 
A)  transporting nutrients from storage areas. 
B)  transporting CO2 to cells. 
C)  transporting hormones to target tissues. 
D)  helping to regulate fluid balance. 
E)  defending against microorganisms.

Question 15

The semilunar valves:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent blood from moving from the atria back into the veins. 
B)  prevent blood from moving from the ventricles back into the atria. 
C)  prevent blood from moving from the arteries back into the ventricles. 
D)  prevent blood from moving backwards in the capillaries. 
E)  prevent blood from moving backward in the arteries. 
A)  prevent blood from moving from the atria back into the veins. 
B)  prevent blood from moving from the ventricles back into the atria. 
C)  prevent blood from moving from the arteries back into the ventricles. 
D)  prevent blood from moving backwards in the capillaries. 
E)  prevent blood from moving backward in the arteries.

Question 16

MATCHING
Match the blood vessel with its description.
a.aorta
d.pulmonary artery
b.capillary
e.pulmonary vein
c.inferior vena cava
f.superior vena cava
-Transports blood out of the right ventricle

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the blood vessel with its description.
a.aorta
d.pulmonary...

Question 17

The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One difference between the erythrocytes of mammals and other vertebrates is:

Accepted Answer

A)  mammal erythrocytes lack nuclei. 
B)  mammal erythrocytes respond to changes in water concentration. 
C)  mammal erythrocytes are oval with swollen centers. 
D)  other vertebrates do not have erythrocytes. 
E)  other vertebrates use a respiratory pigment other than hemoglobin. 
A)  mammal erythrocytes lack nuclei. 
B)  mammal erythrocytes respond to changes in water concentration. 
C)  mammal erythrocytes are oval with swollen centers. 
D)  other vertebrates do not have erythrocytes. 
E)  other vertebrates use a respiratory pigment other than hemoglobin.

Question 19

Which of the following depicts the correct sequence of clot formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombin$\rightarrow$ prothrombin $\rightarrow$fibrinogen $\rightarrow$ fibrin 
B)  prothrombin $\rightarrow$ thrombin $\rightarrow$ fibrinogen $\rightarrow$ fibrin 
C)  prothrombin $\rightarrow$ thrombin$\rightarrow$fibrin $\rightarrow$ fibrinogen 
D)  prothrombin $\rightarrow$thrombin $\rightarrow$fibrin 
E)  prothrombin $\rightarrow$ thrombin $\rightarrow$ fibrinogen $\rightarrow$ erythrocytes 
A)  thrombin$\rightarrow$ prothrombin $\rightarrow$fibrinogen $\rightarrow$ fibrin 
B)  prothrombin $\rightarrow$ thrombin $\rightarrow$ fibrinogen $\rightarrow$ fibrin 
C)  prothrombin $\rightarrow$ thrombin$\rightarrow$fibrin $\rightarrow$ fibrinogen 
D)  prothrombin $\rightarrow$thrombin $\rightarrow$fibrin 
E)  prothrombin $\rightarrow$ thrombin $\rightarrow$ fibrinogen $\rightarrow$ erythrocytes

Question 20

Angina pectoris is another name for a myocardial infarction.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 44: Internal Transport

Which chemical, contained in the granules of basophils, helps prevent blood clot formation?

Figure 44-3 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). (Posterior View) -The foramen ovale functions to:

Metarterioles directly link arterioles with venules. ____________________

Figure 44-4 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -Compare the structure and function of three of the following types of blood vessels: arteries, arterioles, veins, venules and capillaries.

Figure 44-3 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). (Posterior View) -Refer to Figure 44-3.A semilunar valve regulates blood flow into which structures?

During ventricular systole (contraction):

Which of the following statements is false?

Figure 44-3 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). (Posterior View) -Refer to Figure 44-3.Which structure would carry blood to the systemic (body) circulation?

The hepatic portal system is a special blood circuit between the __________ and __________.

MATCHING Match the blood vessel with its description. a.aorta d.pulmonary artery b.capillary e.pulmonary vein c.inferior vena cava f.superior vena cava -This blood vessel branches off metarterioles

To be diagnosed as having hypertension, you consistently will have a diastolic pressure of ______ mm Hg and a systolic pressure of _____ mm Hg.

Types of proteins dissolved in the blood plasma include all of the following except:

Why doesn't a flatworm have a circulatory system?

The vertebrate circulatory system performs all of the following functions except:

The semilunar valves:

MATCHING Match the blood vessel with its description. a.aorta d.pulmonary artery b.capillary e.pulmonary vein c.inferior vena cava f.superior vena cava -Transports blood out of the right ventricle

The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle. ____________________

One difference between the erythrocytes of mammals and other vertebrates is:

Which of the following depicts the correct sequence of clot formation?

Angina pectoris is another name for a myocardial infarction. ____________________

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