Exam 13: The Vascular System

When blood pressure decreases,the kidneys secrete ____,which will initiate the formation of angiotensin II.

Which of the following statements are true of arteries and veins? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

aortic arch

Which of the following does NOT have capillary networks?

In fetal circulation,the ____________________ permits blood to flow from the right atrium to the left atrium.

The circle of Willis is formed by the two ____________________ arteries and the ____________________ artery.

The function of the outer layer of an artery is to:

Which of the following does NOT have capillary networks?

The diameter of arteries and veins is regulated by a center in the:

In capillaries,albumin creates ____________________ pressure,a pulling pressure.

Which of the following is the correct pathway of pulmonary circulation?

In fetal circulation,the foramen ovale permits blood to flow from the ____________________ to the ____________________.

During exercise,blood flow to the brain will:

The large arteries have elastic connective tissue in their ____ layer which is important to ____.

Smooth muscle tissue forms the ____________________ layer of an artery,and its function is to ____________________.

In capillaries,filtration is the process by which:

An arterial anastomosis provides an alternate pathway for blood to flow to a(n)____________________.

To compensate for a small loss of blood,the heart rate will ____________________.

Capillaries are made of ____________________ tissue,and its important characteristic is its ____________________.

The function of the lining of an artery is to: