Question 1

Plasma proteins are responsible for the plasma-colloid osmotic pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with primary hypertension

Accepted Answer

A) high dietary salt intake 
B) family history of hypertension 
C) obesity and stress, with excessive sympathetic nervous system activity 
D) pheochromocytoma 
A) high dietary salt intake 
B) family history of hypertension 
C) obesity and stress, with excessive sympathetic nervous system activity 
D) pheochromocytoma

Question 3

Match the effects, labelled a. through e., that the changes in question would have on bulk flow. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-rise in capillary blood pressure in connection with congestive heart failure

Accepted Answer

A) The change would increase ultrafiltration and decrease reabsorption. 
B) The change would decrease ultrafiltration and increase reabsorption. 
C) The change would increase both ultrafiltration and reabsorption. 
D) The change would decrease both ultrafiltration and reabsorption. 
E) The change would not alter ultrafiltration and reabsorption. 
A) The change would increase ultrafiltration and decrease reabsorption. 
B) The change would decrease ultrafiltration and increase reabsorption. 
C) The change would increase both ultrafiltration and reabsorption. 
D) The change would decrease both ultrafiltration and reabsorption. 
E) The change would not alter ultrafiltration and reabsorption.

Question 4

At any point in time, most of the blood flow in the body is contained in the capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of these statements describes venous valves

Accepted Answer

A) They actively contract to force blood uphill against gravity. 
B) They passively close to prevent the backflow of blood in the veins. 
C) They are positioned at the entrances to the ventricles. 
D) They are two-way valves. 
A) They actively contract to force blood uphill against gravity. 
B) They passively close to prevent the backflow of blood in the veins. 
C) They are positioned at the entrances to the ventricles. 
D) They are two-way valves.

Question 6

What is the relationship between pressure, flow, and resistance

Accepted Answer

A) flow = pressure gradient / radius4 
B) flow / pressure gradient = resistance 
C) flow = pressure gradient / resistance 
D) pressure gradient = flow / radius4 
A) flow = pressure gradient / radius4 
B) flow / pressure gradient = resistance 
C) flow = pressure gradient / resistance 
D) pressure gradient = flow / radius4

Question 7

Which of these statements applies to extrinsic control of arteriolar radius

Accepted Answer

A) It is accomplished primarily by the parasympathetic nervous system. 
B) It is important in the regulation of arterial blood pressure. 
C) It can never be overridden by local adjustments. 
D) It is important for oxygen delivery to tissues. 
A) It is accomplished primarily by the parasympathetic nervous system. 
B) It is important in the regulation of arterial blood pressure. 
C) It can never be overridden by local adjustments. 
D) It is important for oxygen delivery to tissues.

Question 8

____________________ are structures in veins that prevent the blood from flowing backward.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are structures in veins that prevent...

Question 9

The effective circulating volume is reduced when blood collects in distended varicose veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Bulk flow refers to the volume of blood ejected by each ventricle each minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these conditions is NOT a complication of uncontrolled hypertension

Accepted Answer

A) cerebrovascular accident (stroke) 
B) endocarditis 
C) renal impairment 
D) congestive heart failure 
A) cerebrovascular accident (stroke) 
B) endocarditis 
C) renal impairment 
D) congestive heart failure

Question 12

What is the primary method by which materials such as O₂, CO₂, and nutrients are exchanged between blood and the surrounding tissues

Accepted Answer

A) passive diffusion of substances across the capillary wall down their concentration gradients 
B) active transport of materials across the capillary wall 
C) osmotic pressure drawing water and solutes out of the capillary, and bringing these dissolved nutrients into contact with the tissue cells 
D) the processes of ultrafiltration and reabsorption 
A) passive diffusion of substances across the capillary wall down their concentration gradients 
B) active transport of materials across the capillary wall 
C) osmotic pressure drawing water and solutes out of the capillary, and bringing these dissolved nutrients into contact with the tissue cells 
D) the processes of ultrafiltration and reabsorption

Question 13

Describe how blood pressure is regulated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how blood pressure is regulated....

Question 14

How do the larger arteries assist with systemic blood flow to tissues

Accepted Answer

A) by contracting their tunica intima 
B) by beating their semilunar-type valves 
C) by associating with large veins 
D) by elastic recoil of their walls 
A) by contracting their tunica intima 
B) by beating their semilunar-type valves 
C) by associating with large veins 
D) by elastic recoil of their walls

Question 15

The skeletal muscle pump adds to the effect of gravity on the venous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The mean arterial pressure is a simple average of the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these terms refers to a chronic state of increased arterial pressure

Accepted Answer

A) shock 
B) congestive heart failure 
C) pulmonary oedema 
D) hypertension 
A) shock 
B) congestive heart failure 
C) pulmonary oedema 
D) hypertension

Question 18

A deficiency of ____________________ in the blood reduces the plasma-colloid osmotic pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A deficiency of ____________________ in the blood...

Question 19

Baroreceptors are found mainly in the carotid sinus and the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Baroreceptors are found mainly in the carotid...

Question 20

Increased sympathetic nerve activity _____ the strength of cardiac ventricular contraction.

Accepted Answer

Increased sympathetic nerve activity enh

Plasma proteins are responsible for the plasma-colloid osmotic pressure.

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with primary hypertension

Match the effects, labelled a. through e., that the changes in question would have on bulk flow. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -rise in capillary blood pressure in connection with congestive heart failure

At any point in time, most of the blood flow in the body is contained in the capillaries.

Which of these statements describes venous valves

What is the relationship between pressure, flow, and resistance

Which of these statements applies to extrinsic control of arteriolar radius

____________________ are structures in veins that prevent the blood from flowing backward.

The effective circulating volume is reduced when blood collects in distended varicose veins.

Bulk flow refers to the volume of blood ejected by each ventricle each minute.

Which of these conditions is NOT a complication of uncontrolled hypertension

What is the primary method by which materials such as O₂, CO₂, and nutrients are exchanged between blood and the surrounding tissues

Describe how blood pressure is regulated.

How do the larger arteries assist with systemic blood flow to tissues

The skeletal muscle pump adds to the effect of gravity on the venous system.

The mean arterial pressure is a simple average of the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Which of these terms refers to a chronic state of increased arterial pressure

A deficiency of ____________________ in the blood reduces the plasma-colloid osmotic pressure.

Baroreceptors are found mainly in the carotid sinus and the ____________________.

Increased sympathetic nerve activity _____ the strength of cardiac ventricular contraction.

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Exam 9: Vascular Physiology

Plasma proteins are responsible for the plasma-colloid osmotic pressure.

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with primary hypertension

Match the effects, labelled a. through e., that the changes in question would have on bulk flow. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -rise in capillary blood pressure in connection with congestive heart failure

At any point in time, most of the blood flow in the body is contained in the capillaries.

Which of these statements describes venous valves

What is the relationship between pressure, flow, and resistance

Which of these statements applies to extrinsic control of arteriolar radius

____________________ are structures in veins that prevent the blood from flowing backward.

The effective circulating volume is reduced when blood collects in distended varicose veins.

Bulk flow refers to the volume of blood ejected by each ventricle each minute.

Which of these conditions is NOT a complication of uncontrolled hypertension

What is the primary method by which materials such as O₂, CO₂, and nutrients are exchanged between blood and the surrounding tissues

Describe how blood pressure is regulated.

How do the larger arteries assist with systemic blood flow to tissues

The skeletal muscle pump adds to the effect of gravity on the venous system.

The mean arterial pressure is a simple average of the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Which of these terms refers to a chronic state of increased arterial pressure

A deficiency of ____________________ in the blood reduces the plasma-colloid osmotic pressure.

Baroreceptors are found mainly in the carotid sinus and the ____________________.

Increased sympathetic nerve activity _____ the strength of cardiac ventricular contraction.

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic

Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

The Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Reproductive System

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