Question 1

Cardiac contraction induces blood flow in the arterial system, but it has no influence on blood flow in the veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If the blood pressure is recorded as 118/76, indicate the correct value of the pressure in question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-What is the mean pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) 118 mm Hg 
B) 42 mm Hg 
C) 97 mm Hg 
D) 76 mm Hg 
E) 90 mm Hg 
A) 118 mm Hg 
B) 42 mm Hg 
C) 97 mm Hg 
D) 76 mm Hg 
E) 90 mm Hg

Question 3

These vessels allow blood to bypass capillary beds:

Accepted Answer

A)  arterioles. 
B)  capillaries. 
C)  metarterioles. 
D)  arteries. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  arterioles. 
B)  capillaries. 
C)  metarterioles. 
D)  arteries. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 4

Increased sympathetic stimulation causes generalized vasoconstriction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The single layer of specialized epithelial cells that line the lumen of all blood vessels are called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The single layer of specialized epithelial cells...

Question 6

All of the following local chemical factors will cause vasodilation of arterioles, except

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased K+. 
B)  increased CO2. 
C)  increased acid. 
D)  decreased O2. 
E)  histamine release. 
A)  decreased K+. 
B)  increased CO2. 
C)  increased acid. 
D)  decreased O2. 
E)  histamine release.

Question 7

A local increase in potassium increases the vasodilation of arterioles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If the pulse pressure is 44 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is 68 mm Hg, the systolic pressure is ____ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A)  22 
B)  24 
C)  66 
D)  112 
E)  145 
A)  22 
B)  24 
C)  66 
D)  112 
E)  145

Question 9

Indicate what effect the change in question would have on bulk flow using the answer code below:
-escape of plasma proteins into the interstitial fluid due to capillary damage

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 10

If the diastolic pressure and systolic pressure were both increased by 10 mm Hg, then the pulse pressure would also be increased by 10 mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The major resistance vessels of the body are the

Accepted Answer

A)  arteries. 
B)  arterioles. 
C)  capillaries. 
D)  lymphatics. 
E)  veins. 
A)  arteries. 
B)  arterioles. 
C)  capillaries. 
D)  lymphatics. 
E)  veins.

Question 12

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of arteriole vasoconstriction and vasodilation. The diagram shows three state of arteriole tone. The top image labeled "A," shows normal tone. The other two panels labeled "B" and "C" show different state of arteriole tone. Match the statements below with the correct arteriole using A, B, and C.
-Caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
The following questions refer to...

Question 13

The four factors (in no particular order) that influence bulk flow are ____________, ____________, _____________, and ___________.

Accepted Answer

capillary blood pressure, plas

Question 14

Organs that do not adjust the blood are more vulnerable to reductions in blood flow than are organs that perform homeostatic functions on the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Velocity of blood flow is the slowest in the veins because the blood must move uphill against gravity in these vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of arteriole vasoconstriction and vasodilation. The diagram shows three state of arteriole tone. The top image labeled "A," shows normal tone. The other two panels labeled "B" and "C" show different state of arteriole tone. Match the statements below with the correct arteriole using A, B, and C.
-Increased resistance

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
The following questions refer to...

Question 17

Of the following, which is most important in affecting vessel resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  length of a blood vessel. 
B)  diameter of a blood vessel. 
C)  nature of the blood flow. 
D)  viscosity of the blood. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  length of a blood vessel. 
B)  diameter of a blood vessel. 
C)  nature of the blood flow. 
D)  viscosity of the blood. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 18

MATCHING
Indicate which type of the vessel performs the function listed by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below.
-Site of exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The arteries, capillaries, and veins are collectively referred to as the "microcirculation."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Arteries that have lowered compliance are not as elastic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Cardiac contraction induces blood flow in the arterial system, but it has no influence on blood flow in the veins.

If the blood pressure is recorded as 118/76, indicate the correct value of the pressure in question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -What is the mean pressure?

These vessels allow blood to bypass capillary beds:

Increased sympathetic stimulation causes generalized vasoconstriction.

The single layer of specialized epithelial cells that line the lumen of all blood vessels are called _____________.

All of the following local chemical factors will cause vasodilation of arterioles, except

A local increase in potassium increases the vasodilation of arterioles.

If the pulse pressure is 44 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is 68 mm Hg, the systolic pressure is ____ mm Hg.

Indicate what effect the change in question would have on bulk flow using the answer code below: -escape of plasma proteins into the interstitial fluid due to capillary damage

If the diastolic pressure and systolic pressure were both increased by 10 mm Hg, then the pulse pressure would also be increased by 10 mm Hg.

The major resistance vessels of the body are the

The four factors (in no particular order) that influence bulk flow are ______, , _, and _____.

Organs that do not adjust the blood are more vulnerable to reductions in blood flow than are organs that perform homeostatic functions on the blood.

Velocity of blood flow is the slowest in the veins because the blood must move uphill against gravity in these vessels.

Of the following, which is most important in affecting vessel resistance?

MATCHING Indicate which type of the vessel performs the function listed by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below. -Site of exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues.

The arteries, capillaries, and veins are collectively referred to as the "microcirculation."

Arteries that have lowered compliance are not as elastic.

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Exam 10: The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

Cardiac contraction induces blood flow in the arterial system, but it has no influence on blood flow in the veins.

If the blood pressure is recorded as 118/76, indicate the correct value of the pressure in question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -What is the mean pressure?

These vessels allow blood to bypass capillary beds:

Increased sympathetic stimulation causes generalized vasoconstriction.

The single layer of specialized epithelial cells that line the lumen of all blood vessels are called _____________.

All of the following local chemical factors will cause vasodilation of arterioles, except

A local increase in potassium increases the vasodilation of arterioles.

If the pulse pressure is 44 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is 68 mm Hg, the systolic pressure is ____ mm Hg.

Indicate what effect the change in question would have on bulk flow using the answer code below: -escape of plasma proteins into the interstitial fluid due to capillary damage

If the diastolic pressure and systolic pressure were both increased by 10 mm Hg, then the pulse pressure would also be increased by 10 mm Hg.

The major resistance vessels of the body are the

The four factors (in no particular order) that influence bulk flow are ____________, ____________, _____________, and ___________.

Organs that do not adjust the blood are more vulnerable to reductions in blood flow than are organs that perform homeostatic functions on the blood.

Velocity of blood flow is the slowest in the veins because the blood must move uphill against gravity in these vessels.

Of the following, which is most important in affecting vessel resistance?

MATCHING Indicate which type of the vessel performs the function listed by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below. -Site of exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues.

The arteries, capillaries, and veins are collectively referred to as the "microcirculation."

Arteries that have lowered compliance are not as elastic.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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The four factors (in no particular order) that influence bulk flow are ______, , _, and _____.