Question 1

What is the term for the smallest blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the smallest...

Question 2

The blood vessel with the highest hydrostatic pressure is the

Accepted Answer

A)  aorta 
B)  inferior vena cava 
C)  capillary 
D)  small vein 
E)  small artery 
A)  aorta 
B)  inferior vena cava 
C)  capillary 
D)  small vein 
E)  small artery

Question 3

The arteries that go through the foramen magnum to supply blood to the brain are the _____ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  common carotid 
B)  internal carotid 
C)  internal jugular 
D)  external carotid 
E)  vertebral 
A)  common carotid 
B)  internal carotid 
C)  internal jugular 
D)  external carotid 
E)  vertebral

Question 4

If an individual has a systolic pressure of 115 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure of 80 mm Hg,the pulse pressure is _____ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A)  195 
B)  155 
C)  35 
D)  25 
E)  40 
A)  195 
B)  155 
C)  35 
D)  25 
E)  40

Question 5

What two veins join to form the hepatic portal vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  superior and inferior mesenteric 
B)  renal and splenic 
C)  superior mesenteric and splenic 
D)  superior mesenteric and renal 
E)  inferior mesenteric and splenic 
A)  superior and inferior mesenteric 
B)  renal and splenic 
C)  superior mesenteric and splenic 
D)  superior mesenteric and renal 
E)  inferior mesenteric and splenic

Question 6

Of the items listed,which has the slowest blood flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  aorta 
B)  inferior vena cava 
C)  brachial artery 
D)  capillary of little finger 
E)  brachial vein 
A)  aorta 
B)  inferior vena cava 
C)  brachial artery 
D)  capillary of little finger 
E)  brachial vein

Question 7

The tissue that is continuous throughout the entire circulatory system and lines the blood vessels is

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac muscle 
B)  simple squamous epithelium 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium 
D)  elastic connective tissue 
E)  fibrous connective tissue 
A)  cardiac muscle 
B)  simple squamous epithelium 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium 
D)  elastic connective tissue 
E)  fibrous connective tissue

Question 8

What are the vessels formed by bifurcation of the aorta?

Accepted Answer

right and left commo

Question 9

Pressure during ventricular contraction is called _____ pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  central venous 
B)  systolic 
C)  diastolic 
D)  pulse 
E)  resistance 
A)  central venous 
B)  systolic 
C)  diastolic 
D)  pulse 
E)  resistance

Question 10

What is the term for the enzyme from the kidney that has a role in blood pressure regulation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the enzyme...

Question 11

Angiotensin causes vasoconstriction and the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex,both of which increase blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the term for the vessel in fetal circulation that permits blood to bypass the fetal liver?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the vessel...

Question 13

Oxygenated blood is returned to the heart from the lungs by the

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary arteries 
B)  pulmonary veins 
C)  pulmonary trunk 
D)  coronary sinus 
E)  cardiac veins 
A)  pulmonary arteries 
B)  pulmonary veins 
C)  pulmonary trunk 
D)  coronary sinus 
E)  cardiac veins

Question 14

Phlebitis is

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation of an artery 
B)  a yellow fatty tumor 
C)  surgical repair of a blood vessel 
D)  narrowing of an opening 
E)  inflammation of a vein 
A)  inflammation of an artery 
B)  a yellow fatty tumor 
C)  surgical repair of a blood vessel 
D)  narrowing of an opening 
E)  inflammation of a vein

Question 15

Any factor,such as polycythemia or an increase in plasma proteins,that causes an increase in the viscosity of blood is likely to cause

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in blood pressure 
B)  an increase in blood pressure 
C)  no change in blood pressure 
D)  a decrease in blood vessel diameter 
A)  a decrease in blood pressure 
B)  an increase in blood pressure 
C)  no change in blood pressure 
D)  a decrease in blood vessel diameter

Question 16

Veins in the pathway returning blood from the left side of the brain include those listed below.What is the correct sequence of these vessels?
1)brachiocephalic vein
2)internal jugular vein
3)right atrium
4)superior vena cava

Accepted Answer

A)  2, 1, 4, 3 
B)  2, 4, 1, 3 
C)  1, 2, 4, 3 
D)  4, 2, 1, 3 
E)  4, 1, 2, 3 
A)  2, 1, 4, 3 
B)  2, 4, 1, 3 
C)  1, 2, 4, 3 
D)  4, 2, 1, 3 
E)  4, 1, 2, 3

Question 17

About what percentage of the fluid that leaves a capillary at the arteriole end reenters at the venous end?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90% 
E)  100% 
A)  10% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90% 
E)  100%

Question 18

The arteries that branch to form the middle and anterior cerebral arteries are the _____ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal carotid 
B)  common carotid 
C)  vertebral 
D)  basilar 
E)  anterior communicating 
A)  internal carotid 
B)  common carotid 
C)  vertebral 
D)  basilar 
E)  anterior communicating

Question 19

Which one of the following is true about blood flow and resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  As vessel diameter decreases, resistance increases, and blood flow decreases. 
B)  As vessel diameter decreases, resistance decreases, and blood flow decreases. 
C)  As vessel diameter decreases, resistance decreases, and blood flow increases. 
D)  As vessel diameter increases, resistance increases, and blood flow decreases. 
E)  As vessel diameter increases, resistance decreases, and blood flow decreases. 
A)  As vessel diameter decreases, resistance increases, and blood flow decreases. 
B)  As vessel diameter decreases, resistance decreases, and blood flow decreases. 
C)  As vessel diameter decreases, resistance decreases, and blood flow increases. 
D)  As vessel diameter increases, resistance increases, and blood flow decreases. 
E)  As vessel diameter increases, resistance decreases, and blood flow decreases.

Question 20

Most of the pressure that moves blood through the arteries is provided by

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle action 
B)  contraction of the heart 
C)  contraction of smooth muscle in vessel walls 
D)  valves that prevent backflow 
E)  resistance provided by thickness of vessel walls 
A)  skeletal muscle action 
B)  contraction of the heart 
C)  contraction of smooth muscle in vessel walls 
D)  valves that prevent backflow 
E)  resistance provided by thickness of vessel walls

What is the term for the smallest blood vessels?

The blood vessel with the highest hydrostatic pressure is the

The arteries that go through the foramen magnum to supply blood to the brain are the _____ arteries.

If an individual has a systolic pressure of 115 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure of 80 mm Hg,the pulse pressure is _____ mm Hg.

What two veins join to form the hepatic portal vein?

Of the items listed,which has the slowest blood flow?

The tissue that is continuous throughout the entire circulatory system and lines the blood vessels is

What are the vessels formed by bifurcation of the aorta?

Pressure during ventricular contraction is called _____ pressure.

What is the term for the enzyme from the kidney that has a role in blood pressure regulation?

Angiotensin causes vasoconstriction and the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex,both of which increase blood pressure.

What is the term for the vessel in fetal circulation that permits blood to bypass the fetal liver?

Oxygenated blood is returned to the heart from the lungs by the

Phlebitis is

Any factor,such as polycythemia or an increase in plasma proteins,that causes an increase in the viscosity of blood is likely to cause

Veins in the pathway returning blood from the left side of the brain include those listed below.What is the correct sequence of these vessels? 1)brachiocephalic vein 2)internal jugular vein 3)right atrium 4)superior vena cava

About what percentage of the fluid that leaves a capillary at the arteriole end reenters at the venous end?

The arteries that branch to form the middle and anterior cerebral arteries are the _____ arteries.

Which one of the following is true about blood flow and resistance?

Most of the pressure that moves blood through the arteries is provided by

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What is the term for the smallest blood vessels?

The blood vessel with the highest hydrostatic pressure is the

The arteries that go through the foramen magnum to supply blood to the brain are the _____ arteries.

If an individual has a systolic pressure of 115 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure of 80 mm Hg,the pulse pressure is _____ mm Hg.

What two veins join to form the hepatic portal vein?

Of the items listed,which has the slowest blood flow?

The tissue that is continuous throughout the entire circulatory system and lines the blood vessels is

What are the vessels formed by bifurcation of the aorta?

Pressure during ventricular contraction is called _____ pressure.

What is the term for the enzyme from the kidney that has a role in blood pressure regulation?

Angiotensin causes vasoconstriction and the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex,both of which increase blood pressure.

What is the term for the vessel in fetal circulation that permits blood to bypass the fetal liver?

Oxygenated blood is returned to the heart from the lungs by the

Phlebitis is

Any factor,such as polycythemia or an increase in plasma proteins,that causes an increase in the viscosity of blood is likely to cause

Veins in the pathway returning blood from the left side of the brain include those listed below.What is the correct sequence of these vessels? 1)brachiocephalic vein 2)internal jugular vein 3)right atrium 4)superior vena cava

About what percentage of the fluid that leaves a capillary at the arteriole end reenters at the venous end?

The arteries that branch to form the middle and anterior cerebral arteries are the _____ arteries.

Which one of the following is true about blood flow and resistance?

Most of the pressure that moves blood through the arteries is provided by

Introduction to the Human Body

Chemistry, Matter, and Life

Cell Structure and Function

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: The Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Lymphatic System and Body Defense

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Metabolism and Nutrition

Urinary System and Body Fluids

Reproductive System

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