Question 1

The hepatic portal vein connects the blood leaving the liver to the inferior vena cava.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An unusual P wave tracing on an ECG would indicate a problem with ventricular depolarization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Another name for the visceral pericardium is the

Accepted Answer

A)  epicardium 
B)  endocardium 
C)  myocardium 
D)  visceral pericardium is not known by another name 
A)  epicardium 
B)  endocardium 
C)  myocardium 
D)  visceral pericardium is not known by another name

Question 4

The parietal pericardium is also called the epicardium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Semilunar valves are between ventricles and arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The QRS complex on an ECG measures the repolarization of the ventricles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A person with an unusual P wave tracing on an ECG would be having problems with what part of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A person with an unusual P wave tracing

Question 8

Blood in the aorta

Accepted Answer

A)  was ejected from the left ventricle 
B)  is rich in oxygen 
C)  has just passed through a semilunar valve 
D)  all of the above 
A)  was ejected from the left ventricle 
B)  is rich in oxygen 
C)  has just passed through a semilunar valve 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

The bundles of His are the last part of the conduction system of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Valve separating the left atrium from the left ventricle

Accepted Answer

A) Atria 
B) Ventricles 
C) Tricuspid valve 
D) Bicuspid valve 
E) Chordae tendineae
F)Semilunar
G)Parietal pericardium
H)Myocardium
I)Epicardium
J)Endocardium 
A) Atria 
B) Ventricles 
C) Tricuspid valve 
D) Bicuspid valve 
E) Chordae tendineae
F)Semilunar
G)Parietal pericardium
H)Myocardium
I)Epicardium
J)Endocardium

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of veins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood drains into them from venules. 
B)  They carry blood back to the heart. 
C)  They have a thicker tunica media than do arteries. 
D)  Their innermost layer is called the tunica intima. 
A)  Blood drains into them from venules. 
B)  They carry blood back to the heart. 
C)  They have a thicker tunica media than do arteries. 
D)  Their innermost layer is called the tunica intima.

Question 12

Name the parts of the heart conduction system and explain each of their roles.

Accepted Answer

The parts of the heart conduction system

Question 13

Explain how an increase in heart rate can cause either an increase or decrease in blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

An increase in heart rate can cause eith

Question 14

In a normal ECG tracing,the QRS complex represents the

Accepted Answer

A)  repolarization of the atria 
B)  depolarization of the atria 
C)  repolarization of the ventricles 
D)  depolarization of the ventricles 
A)  repolarization of the atria 
B)  depolarization of the atria 
C)  repolarization of the ventricles 
D)  depolarization of the ventricles

Question 15

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

Accepted Answer

A) Artery 
B) Vein 
C) Capillary 
D) Tunica adventitia 
E) Tunica intima
F)Tunica media
G)Ductus arteriosus
H)Ductus venosus
I)Hepatic portal system
J)Pulse 
A) Artery 
B) Vein 
C) Capillary 
D) Tunica adventitia 
E) Tunica intima
F)Tunica media
G)Ductus arteriosus
H)Ductus venosus
I)Hepatic portal system
J)Pulse

Question 16

The chambers of the heart include

Accepted Answer

A)  two upper larger chambers called the atria 
B)  two lower smaller chambers called the ventricles 
C)  two lower larger chambers called the ventricles 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  two upper larger chambers called the atria 
B)  two lower smaller chambers called the ventricles 
C)  two lower larger chambers called the ventricles 
D)  both a and b above

Question 17

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Receiving chambers of the heart

Accepted Answer

A) Atria 
B) Ventricles 
C) Tricuspid valve 
D) Bicuspid valve 
E) Chordae tendineae
F)Semilunar
G)Parietal pericardium
H)Myocardium
I)Epicardium
J)Endocardium 
A) Atria 
B) Ventricles 
C) Tricuspid valve 
D) Bicuspid valve 
E) Chordae tendineae
F)Semilunar
G)Parietal pericardium
H)Myocardium
I)Epicardium
J)Endocardium

Question 18

Explain how the hepatic portal system helps maintain blood homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

The hepatic portal system helps maintain

Question 19

The blood passing through the pulmonary semilunar valve contains a high oxygen content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The blunt point of the heart is called the apex of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Cardiovascular System

The hepatic portal vein connects the blood leaving the liver to the inferior vena cava.

An unusual P wave tracing on an ECG would indicate a problem with ventricular depolarization.

Another name for the visceral pericardium is the

The parietal pericardium is also called the epicardium.

Semilunar valves are between ventricles and arteries.

The QRS complex on an ECG measures the repolarization of the ventricles.

A person with an unusual P wave tracing on an ECG would be having problems with what part of the heart?

Blood in the aorta

The bundles of His are the last part of the conduction system of the heart.

Match each term with its definition or description. -Valve separating the left atrium from the left ventricle

Which of the following is not true of veins?

Name the parts of the heart conduction system and explain each of their roles.

Explain how an increase in heart rate can cause either an increase or decrease in blood pressure.

In a normal ECG tracing,the QRS complex represents the

Match each term with its definition or description. -Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

The chambers of the heart include

Match each term with its definition or description. -Receiving chambers of the heart

Explain how the hepatic portal system helps maintain blood homeostasis.

The blood passing through the pulmonary semilunar valve contains a high oxygen content.

The blunt point of the heart is called the apex of the heart.

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