Question 1

At the knee, the small saphenous, tibial, and fibular veins unite to form the ________ vein.

Accepted Answer

A)  femoral 
B)  popliteal 
C)  external iliac 
D)  internal iliac 
E)  inferior vena cava 
A)  femoral 
B)  popliteal 
C)  external iliac 
D)  internal iliac 
E)  inferior vena cava

Question 2

Figure 21-1 Arteries
  
Use Figure 21-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the artery labeled "10."

Accepted Answer

A)  brachiocephalic trunk 
B)  common carotid 
C)  subclavian 
D)  brachial 
E)  axillary 
A)  brachiocephalic trunk 
B)  common carotid 
C)  subclavian 
D)  brachial 
E)  axillary

Question 3

At the knee, the femoral artery becomes the ________ artery.

Accepted Answer

A)  iliac 
B)  deep femoral 
C)  popliteal 
D)  tibial 
E)  peroneal 
A)  iliac 
B)  deep femoral 
C)  popliteal 
D)  tibial 
E)  peroneal

Question 4

When a person rises quickly from a sitting position, all of the following reactions will occur except

Accepted Answer

A)  the carotid baroreceptors become less active. 
B)  venous return is decreased. 
C)  reflex vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels occurs. 
D)  heart rate is reflexively elevated. 
E)  cardiac output will decrease. 
A)  the carotid baroreceptors become less active. 
B)  venous return is decreased. 
C)  reflex vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels occurs. 
D)  heart rate is reflexively elevated. 
E)  cardiac output will decrease.

Question 5

The tunica intima consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified squamous epithelium. 
B)  simple squamous epithelium and loose connective tissue. 
C)  smooth muscle and loose connective tissue. 
D)  simple squamous epithelium and smooth muscle. 
E)  loose connective tissue. 
A)  stratified squamous epithelium. 
B)  simple squamous epithelium and loose connective tissue. 
C)  smooth muscle and loose connective tissue. 
D)  simple squamous epithelium and smooth muscle. 
E)  loose connective tissue.

Question 6

Figure 21-2 Veins
  
Use Figure 21-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the vein labeled "12."

Accepted Answer

A)  cephalic 
B)  median cubital 
C)  radial 
D)  basilic 
E)  brachial 
A)  cephalic 
B)  median cubital 
C)  radial 
D)  basilic 
E)  brachial

Question 7

Blood pressure is lowest in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following equations shows the correct relation between blood flow (F), pressure (P), and resistance (R)?

Accepted Answer

A)  P = (F × R) × 4 
B)  F = R/P 
C)  F = P + R 
D)  F = P - R 
E)  F = P/R 
A)  P = (F × R) × 4 
B)  F = R/P 
C)  F = P + R 
D)  F = P - R 
E)  F = P/R

Question 9

The blood vessel that supplies blood to the cerebral arterial circle from the posterior is the ________artery.

Accepted Answer

A)  basilar 
B)  middle cerebral 
C)  vertebral 
D)  internal carotid 
E)  posterior cerebral 
A)  basilar 
B)  middle cerebral 
C)  vertebral 
D)  internal carotid 
E)  posterior cerebral

Question 10

Ovaries and testes receive a blood supply from the ________ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadal 
B)  reproductive 
C)  pelvic 
D)  pubic 
E)  internal iliac 
A)  gonadal 
B)  reproductive 
C)  pelvic 
D)  pubic 
E)  internal iliac

Question 11

A genetic condition that leads to the inability to absorb and recycle cholesterol in the liver is

Accepted Answer

A)  focal calcification. 
B)  familial hypercholesterolemia. 
C)  atherosclerosis. 
D)  arteriosclerosis. 
E)  coronary artery disease. 
A)  focal calcification. 
B)  familial hypercholesterolemia. 
C)  atherosclerosis. 
D)  arteriosclerosis. 
E)  coronary artery disease.

Question 12

All of the following conditions change peripheral resistance by affecting blood viscosity except

Accepted Answer

A)  sickle-cell anemia. 
B)  increase in erythropoietin. 
C)  polycythemia. 
D)  atherosclerosis. 
E)  pernicious anemia. 
A)  sickle-cell anemia. 
B)  increase in erythropoietin. 
C)  polycythemia. 
D)  atherosclerosis. 
E)  pernicious anemia.

Question 13

The brachiocephalic trunk delivers blood to

Accepted Answer

A)  the left arm. 
B)  the right arm. 
C)  the left arm and neck. 
D)  the right arm and neck. 
E)  the right arm, head and neck. 
A)  the left arm. 
B)  the right arm. 
C)  the left arm and neck. 
D)  the right arm and neck. 
E)  the right arm, head and neck.

Question 14

The ________ are small blood vessels that nourish tissue components in the wall of large arteries and veins.

Accepted Answer

A)  tunica capillaria 
B)  perfusion capillaries 
C)  vasa vasorum 
D)  vascular capillaries 
E)  cortical vessels 
A)  tunica capillaria 
B)  perfusion capillaries 
C)  vasa vasorum 
D)  vascular capillaries 
E)  cortical vessels

Question 15

The branch of the common iliac artery that enters the pelvic cavity is the ________ artery.

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial iliac 
B)  deep iliac 
C)  external iliac 
D)  internal iliac 
E)  femoral 
A)  superficial iliac 
B)  deep iliac 
C)  external iliac 
D)  internal iliac 
E)  femoral

Question 16

The fusion of the brachiocephalic veins forms the

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior vena cava. 
B)  superior vena cava. 
C)  innominate vein. 
D)  subclavian vein. 
E)  azygos vein. 
A)  inferior vena cava. 
B)  superior vena cava. 
C)  innominate vein. 
D)  subclavian vein. 
E)  azygos vein.

Question 17

The fingers are supplied with blood by the ________ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  deep palmar 
B)  digital 
C)  superficial palmar 
D)  plantar 
E)  dorsalis pedis 
A)  deep palmar 
B)  digital 
C)  superficial palmar 
D)  plantar 
E)  dorsalis pedis

Question 18

Cardiovascular diseases typically affect

Accepted Answer

A)  young children. 
B)  young women. 
C)  old men. 
D)  old men and old women. 
E)  young men. 
A)  young children. 
B)  young women. 
C)  old men. 
D)  old men and old women. 
E)  young men.

Question 19

The direct interconnection of two arteries is called an arterial

Accepted Answer

A)  collateral. 
B)  anastomosis. 
C)  unification. 
D)  merger. 
E)  portal. 
A)  collateral. 
B)  anastomosis. 
C)  unification. 
D)  merger. 
E)  portal.

Question 20

After passing the first rib, the subclavian artery becomes the ________ artery.

Accepted Answer

A)  radial 
B)  ulnar 
C)  brachial 
D)  axillary 
E)  digital 
A)  radial 
B)  ulnar 
C)  brachial 
D)  axillary 
E)  digital

Exam 21: Blood Vessels and Circulation

At the knee, the small saphenous, tibial, and fibular veins unite to form the ________ vein.

Figure 21-1 Arteries Use Figure 21-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the artery labeled "10."

At the knee, the femoral artery becomes the ________ artery.

When a person rises quickly from a sitting position, all of the following reactions will occur except

The tunica intima consists of

Figure 21-2 Veins Use Figure 21-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the vein labeled "12."

Blood pressure is lowest in the

Which of the following equations shows the correct relation between blood flow (F), pressure (P), and resistance (R)?

The blood vessel that supplies blood to the cerebral arterial circle from the posterior is the ________artery.

Ovaries and testes receive a blood supply from the ________ arteries.

A genetic condition that leads to the inability to absorb and recycle cholesterol in the liver is

All of the following conditions change peripheral resistance by affecting blood viscosity except

The brachiocephalic trunk delivers blood to

The ________ are small blood vessels that nourish tissue components in the wall of large arteries and veins.

The branch of the common iliac artery that enters the pelvic cavity is the ________ artery.

The fusion of the brachiocephalic veins forms the

The fingers are supplied with blood by the ________ arteries.

Cardiovascular diseases typically affect

The direct interconnection of two arteries is called an arterial

After passing the first rib, the subclavian artery becomes the ________ artery.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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