Question 1

Each of the following changes will result in increased blood flow to a tissue,except

Accepted Answer

A) increased hematocrit. 
B) increased vessel diameter. 
C) increased blood pressure. 
D) decreased peripheral resistance. 
E) relaxation of precapillary sphincters. 
A) increased hematocrit. 
B) increased vessel diameter. 
C) increased blood pressure. 
D) decreased peripheral resistance. 
E) relaxation of precapillary sphincters.

Question 2

Arrange the structures in the following list in the order that blood will encounter as it flows from the output side to the input side of the cardiovascular flow circuit. 1.venules
2)arterioles
3)capillaries
4)elastic arteries
5)medium veins
6)large veins
7)muscular arteries

Accepted Answer

A) 7,4,2,3,1,5,6 
B) 6,5,1,3,2,7,4 
C) 5,6,1,3,2,7,4 
D) 2,7,6,3,1,5,6 
E) 4,7,2,3,1,5,6 
A) 7,4,2,3,1,5,6 
B) 6,5,1,3,2,7,4 
C) 5,6,1,3,2,7,4 
D) 2,7,6,3,1,5,6 
E) 4,7,2,3,1,5,6

Question 3

The hepatic portal vein forms from the fusion of the superior and inferior ________ and the splenic veins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hepatic portal vein forms from the...

Question 4

Elevated levels of the hormones ANP and BNP will produce increased

Accepted Answer

A) salt and water loss through the kidneys. 
B) blood volume. 
C) sodium ion levels in blood. 
D) venous return and preload. 
E) blood pressure. 
A) salt and water loss through the kidneys. 
B) blood volume. 
C) sodium ion levels in blood. 
D) venous return and preload. 
E) blood pressure.

Question 5

The condition known as ________ is characterized by the formation of fatty plaques within the wall of arteries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition known as ________ is characterized...

Question 6

The ________ artery is the kidney's sole blood supply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ artery is the kidney's sole...

Question 7

Blood from capillaries on the superior surface of the foot drains into a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) plantar vein. 
B) dorsal venous arch. 
C) small saphenous vein. 
D) peroneal vein. 
E) iliac vein. 
A) plantar vein. 
B) dorsal venous arch. 
C) small saphenous vein. 
D) peroneal vein. 
E) iliac vein.

Question 8

The layer of the arteriole wall that can produce vasoconstriction is the

Accepted Answer

A) tunica adventitia. 
B) tunica media. 
C) tunica intima. 
D) tunica externa. 
E) tunica mater. 
A) tunica adventitia. 
B) tunica media. 
C) tunica intima. 
D) tunica externa. 
E) tunica mater.

Question 9

Arteriosclerosis can lead to

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) stroke. 
C) coronary artery disease. 
D) myocardial infarction. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) hypertension. 
B) stroke. 
C) coronary artery disease. 
D) myocardial infarction. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 10

Relative to the lumen,which of these vessels has the thickest tunica media?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Figure 21-1 Arteries
Use Figure 21-1 to answer the following question:
-Identify the artery labeled "6."

Accepted Answer

A) common iliac 
B) internal iliac 
C) external iliac 
D) abdominal aorta 
E) femoral 
A) common iliac 
B) internal iliac 
C) external iliac 
D) abdominal aorta 
E) femoral

Question 12

During exercise

Accepted Answer

A) vasodilation occurs at the active skeletal muscles. 
B) venous return increases. 
C) both cardiac output and stroke volume increase. 
D) tissue perfusion to the digestive system decreases. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) vasodilation occurs at the active skeletal muscles. 
B) venous return increases. 
C) both cardiac output and stroke volume increase. 
D) tissue perfusion to the digestive system decreases. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 13

The vein that is formed from the fusion of the subclavian with the internal and external jugulars is the ________ vein.

Accepted Answer

A) azygos 
B) hemiazygos 
C) axillary 
D) iliac 
E) brachiocephalic 
A) azygos 
B) hemiazygos 
C) axillary 
D) iliac 
E) brachiocephalic

Question 14

Each of the following factors would increase cardiac output,except

Accepted Answer

A) increased venous return. 
B) decreased parasympathetic stimulation of the heart. 
C) increased sympathetic stimulation of the heart. 
D) increased blood concentration of glucose. 
E) stimulation of the heart by epinephrine. 
A) increased venous return. 
B) decreased parasympathetic stimulation of the heart. 
C) increased sympathetic stimulation of the heart. 
D) increased blood concentration of glucose. 
E) stimulation of the heart by epinephrine.

Question 15

Vickie has a tumor that secretes excess amounts of the hormone aldosterone.Because of the elevated level of hormone,she exhibits

Accepted Answer

A) decreased blood volume. 
B) increased blood pressure. 
C) increased body stores of sodium ion. 
D) polycythemia. 
E) both an increase in blood pressure and an increase in stored sodium ion. 
A) decreased blood volume. 
B) increased blood pressure. 
C) increased body stores of sodium ion. 
D) polycythemia. 
E) both an increase in blood pressure and an increase in stored sodium ion.

Question 16

The brachial artery branches to form the radial and ________ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) axillary 
B) digital 
C) ulnar 
D) subclavian 
E) brachiocephalic 
A) axillary 
B) digital 
C) ulnar 
D) subclavian 
E) brachiocephalic

Question 17

The vessels that receive blood from the ovaries or testes are the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The vessels that receive blood from the...

Question 18

Near the level of vertebra L₄,the aorta branches to form the ________ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) common carotid 
B) common iliac 
C) femoral 
D) tibial 
E) popliteal 
A) common carotid 
B) common iliac 
C) femoral 
D) tibial 
E) popliteal

Question 19

Branches of the popliteal artery include the

Accepted Answer

A) femoral artery. 
B) anterial tibial artery. 
C) iliac artery. 
D) dorsalis pedis. 
E) plantar arch. 
A) femoral artery. 
B) anterial tibial artery. 
C) iliac artery. 
D) dorsalis pedis. 
E) plantar arch.

Question 20

Major branches of the subclavian artery include the ________ artery(ies).

Accepted Answer

A) radial 
B) brachial 
C) internal thoracic 
D) digital 
E) phrenic 
A) radial 
B) brachial 
C) internal thoracic 
D) digital 
E) phrenic

Exam 21: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Each of the following changes will result in increased blood flow to a tissue,except

Arrange the structures in the following list in the order that blood will encounter as it flows from the output side to the input side of the cardiovascular flow circuit. 1.venules 2)arterioles 3)capillaries 4)elastic arteries 5)medium veins 6)large veins 7)muscular arteries

The hepatic portal vein forms from the fusion of the superior and inferior ________ and the splenic veins.

Elevated levels of the hormones ANP and BNP will produce increased

The condition known as ________ is characterized by the formation of fatty plaques within the wall of arteries.

The ________ artery is the kidney's sole blood supply.

Blood from capillaries on the superior surface of the foot drains into a(n)

The layer of the arteriole wall that can produce vasoconstriction is the

Arteriosclerosis can lead to

Relative to the lumen,which of these vessels has the thickest tunica media?

Figure 21-1 Arteries Use Figure 21-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the artery labeled "6."

During exercise

The vein that is formed from the fusion of the subclavian with the internal and external jugulars is the ________ vein.

Each of the following factors would increase cardiac output,except

Vickie has a tumor that secretes excess amounts of the hormone aldosterone.Because of the elevated level of hormone,she exhibits

The brachial artery branches to form the radial and ________ arteries.

The vessels that receive blood from the ovaries or testes are the ________.

Near the level of vertebra L₄,the aorta branches to form the ________ arteries.

Branches of the popliteal artery include the

Major branches of the subclavian artery include the ________ artery(ies).

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

Neural Integration Ii: the Autonomic Nervous System and

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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