Question 1

Identify the order in which a drop of blood would pass from the superior vena cava to the aorta.
-Left atrium

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10
K)11 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10
K)11

Question 2

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Outermost layer of an artery or vein

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 3

Blood pressure is highest in the aorta and lowest in the capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Volume of blood pumped by one ventricle in 1 minute

Accepted Answer

A) Systole 
B) Diastole 
C) Cardiac cycle 
D) Stroke volume 
E) Cardiac output
F)Sinoatrial node
G)Purkinje fiber
H)P wave
I)QRS complex
J)T wave 
A) Systole 
B) Diastole 
C) Cardiac cycle 
D) Stroke volume 
E) Cardiac output
F)Sinoatrial node
G)Purkinje fiber
H)P wave
I)QRS complex
J)T wave

Question 5

The terms "cardiac output" and "stroke volume" mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each term with its definition or description.
-ECG tracing indicating the depolarization of the ventricles

Accepted Answer

A) Systole 
B) Diastole 
C) Cardiac cycle 
D) Stroke volume 
E) Cardiac output
F)Sinoatrial node
G)Purkinje fiber
H)P wave
I)QRS complex
J)T wave 
A) Systole 
B) Diastole 
C) Cardiac cycle 
D) Stroke volume 
E) Cardiac output
F)Sinoatrial node
G)Purkinje fiber
H)P wave
I)QRS complex
J)T wave

Question 7

Veins always carry oxygen-poor blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The foramen ovale shunts blood from the right ventricle to the left ventricle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Both arteries and veins have the ability to dilate and constrict to regulate the amount of blood passing through them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the contracting heart,atrial systole is usually stronger than ventricular systole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the

Accepted Answer

A)  veins 
B)  venules 
C)  arteries 
D)  capillaries 
A)  veins 
B)  venules 
C)  arteries 
D)  capillaries

Question 12

Identify the order in which a drop of blood would pass from the superior vena cava to the aorta.
-Right ventricle

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10
K)11 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9
J)10
K)11

Question 13

Match the structure with the description.
-Heart chamber into which blood from the superior vena cava enters

Accepted Answer

A) Right atrium 
B) Right ventricle 
C) Left atrium 
D) Left ventricle 
E) Tricuspid valve
F)Mitral valve
G)Aortic semilunar valve
H)Pulmonary semilunar valve
I)Aorta
J)Pulmonary artery
K)Pulmonary vein
L)Inferior vena cava 
A) Right atrium 
B) Right ventricle 
C) Left atrium 
D) Left ventricle 
E) Tricuspid valve
F)Mitral valve
G)Aortic semilunar valve
H)Pulmonary semilunar valve
I)Aorta
J)Pulmonary artery
K)Pulmonary vein
L)Inferior vena cava

Question 14

Arteries always carry oxygen-rich blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ductus arteriosus allows the blood from the umbilical vein to bypass the immature liver of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The apex of the heart is the most inferior and pointed part of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During exercise,the greatest increase in blood flow is to the cardiac muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Muscle layer 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 19

The apical beat of the heart can be heard between the 5th and 6th ribs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Blood pressure increases from the capillaries to the inferior vena cava.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Cardiovascular System

Identify the order in which a drop of blood would pass from the superior vena cava to the aorta. -Left atrium

Match each term with its definition or description. -Outermost layer of an artery or vein

Blood pressure is highest in the aorta and lowest in the capillaries.

Match each term with its definition or description. -Volume of blood pumped by one ventricle in 1 minute

The terms "cardiac output" and "stroke volume" mean the same thing.

Match each term with its definition or description. -ECG tracing indicating the depolarization of the ventricles

Veins always carry oxygen-poor blood.

The foramen ovale shunts blood from the right ventricle to the left ventricle.

Both arteries and veins have the ability to dilate and constrict to regulate the amount of blood passing through them.

In the contracting heart,atrial systole is usually stronger than ventricular systole.

The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the

Identify the order in which a drop of blood would pass from the superior vena cava to the aorta. -Right ventricle

Match the structure with the description. -Heart chamber into which blood from the superior vena cava enters

Arteries always carry oxygen-rich blood.

The ductus arteriosus allows the blood from the umbilical vein to bypass the immature liver of the fetus.

The apex of the heart is the most inferior and pointed part of the heart.

During exercise,the greatest increase in blood flow is to the cardiac muscle.

Match each term with its definition or description. -Muscle layer of the heart

The apical beat of the heart can be heard between the 5th and 6th ribs.

Blood pressure increases from the capillaries to the inferior vena cava.

Introduction to the Body

Chemistry of Life

Cells

Tissues

Organ Systems

Skin and Membranes

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Growth and Development

Filters