Question 1

The pressure that is the difference between ventricular contraction and relaxation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  systolic pressure. 
B)  diastolic pressure. 
C)  pulse pressure. 
D)  mean pressure. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  systolic pressure. 
B)  diastolic pressure. 
C)  pulse pressure. 
D)  mean pressure. 
E)  none of these answers.

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 pulse 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

A constant blood supply to this organ is a priority of the circulatory system:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart. 
B)  kidney. 
C)  brain. 
D)  muscle. 
E)  liver. 
A)  heart. 
B)  kidney. 
C)  brain. 
D)  muscle. 
E)  liver.

Question 4

The cells in capillaries in this organ exhibit fenestrations that promote exchange:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart 
B)  kidney 
C)  liver 
D)  skin 
E)  brain 
A)  heart 
B)  kidney 
C)  liver 
D)  skin 
E)  brain

Question 5

Movement of fluid from the interstitial fluid into the plasma is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Movement of fluid from the interstitial fluid...

Question 6

Reabsorption occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  inward-driving pressures exceed the outward-driving pressures across the capillary wall. 
B)  outward-driving pressures exceed the inward-driving pressures across the capillary wall. 
C)  due increased osmolarity of plasma in the venule end of the capillary. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above. 
A)  inward-driving pressures exceed the outward-driving pressures across the capillary wall. 
B)  outward-driving pressures exceed the inward-driving pressures across the capillary wall. 
C)  due increased osmolarity of plasma in the venule end of the capillary. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above.

Question 7

Which type of blood vessel sometimes contains valves?

Accepted Answer

A)  arteriole. 
B)  artery. 
C)  capillary. 
D)  vein. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  arteriole. 
B)  artery. 
C)  capillary. 
D)  vein. 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

A sudden increase in pressure within the carotid sinus leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  increased sympathetic nerve activity. 
B)  increased sympathetic nerve activity and decreased parasympathetic nerve activity. 
C)  decreased sympathetic nerve activity and increased parasympathetic nerve activity. 
D)  decreased sympathetic nerve activity. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  increased sympathetic nerve activity. 
B)  increased sympathetic nerve activity and decreased parasympathetic nerve activity. 
C)  decreased sympathetic nerve activity and increased parasympathetic nerve activity. 
D)  decreased sympathetic nerve activity. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 9

Indicate what effect the changes in question would have on blood flow, using the following answer code:
-Increasing the number of circulating red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) This change would increase blood flow. 
B) This change would decrease blood flow. 
C) This change would have no effect on blood flow. 
A) This change would increase blood flow. 
B) This change would decrease blood flow. 
C) This change would have no effect on blood flow.

Question 10

Indicate whether arteriolar vasoconstriction or vasodilation would occur in the tissue in question by using the following answer code:
-histamine release during an allergic reaction

Accepted Answer

A) would produce arteriolar vasoconstriction 
B) would produce arteriolar vasodilation 
C) would not cause any change in arteriolar caliber 
A) would produce arteriolar vasoconstriction 
B) would produce arteriolar vasodilation 
C) would not cause any change in arteriolar caliber

Question 11

The velocity of blood flow in capillaries

Accepted Answer

A)  is greater than that for arterioles. 
B)  is greater than that for veins. 
C)  is slow enough to favor adequate exchange. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above. 
A)  is greater than that for arterioles. 
B)  is greater than that for veins. 
C)  is slow enough to favor adequate exchange. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above.

Question 12

The skeletal muscle pump changes venous return by ____________________ it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The skeletal muscle pump changes venous return...

Question 13

Assume a person has a blood pressure recording of 125/7 7.
a. What is the systolic pressure?____________________
b. What is the diastolic pressure?____________________
c. What is the pulse pressure?____________________
d. What is the mean arterial pressure?____________________
e. Would any sound be heard when the pressure in an external cuff around the arm was 130 mm Hg? ____________________
f. Would any sound be heard when cuff pressure was 118 mm Hg? ____________________
g. Would any sound be heard when cuff pressure was 75 mm Hg? ____________________

Accepted Answer

a.125
b.77

Question 14

For a blood pressure reading of 136/78, 78 refers to the diastolic pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The wall of an artery contains ____________________ and ____________________ connective tissue fibers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The wall of an artery contains ____________________...

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Arteries ensure that blood constantly flows due to contraction of its smooth muscle layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to ____________________, a process known as ____________________, whereas contraction of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to ____________________, a process known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

increase, vasodilati

Question 19

Movement of fluid out of the capillaries into the interstitial fluid is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Movement of fluid out of the capillaries...

Question 20

Indicate what effect the changes in question would have on blood flow, using the following answer code:
-Increasing the radius of a vessel.

Accepted Answer

A) This change would increase blood flow. 
B) This change would decrease blood flow. 
C) This change would have no effect on blood flow. 
A) This change would increase blood flow. 
B) This change would decrease blood flow. 
C) This change would have no effect on blood flow.

The pressure that is the difference between ventricular contraction and relaxation is:

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 pulse pressure?

A constant blood supply to this organ is a priority of the circulatory system:

The cells in capillaries in this organ exhibit fenestrations that promote exchange:

Movement of fluid from the interstitial fluid into the plasma is known as ____________________.

Reabsorption occurs

Which type of blood vessel sometimes contains valves?

A sudden increase in pressure within the carotid sinus leads to

Indicate what effect the changes in question would have on blood flow, using the following answer code: -Increasing the number of circulating red blood cells.

Indicate whether arteriolar vasoconstriction or vasodilation would occur in the tissue in question by using the following answer code: -histamine release during an allergic reaction

The velocity of blood flow in capillaries

The skeletal muscle pump changes venous return by ____________________ it.

For a blood pressure reading of 136/78, 78 refers to the diastolic pressure.

The wall of an artery contains and connective tissue fibers.

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

Arteries ensure that blood constantly flows due to contraction of its smooth muscle layer.

Relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to , a process known as , whereas contraction of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to , a process known as .

Movement of fluid out of the capillaries into the interstitial fluid is known as ____________________.

Indicate what effect the changes in question would have on blood flow, using the following answer code: -Increasing the radius of a vessel.

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Exam 10: The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The pressure that is the difference between ventricular contraction and relaxation is:

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 pulse pressure?

A constant blood supply to this organ is a priority of the circulatory system:

The cells in capillaries in this organ exhibit fenestrations that promote exchange:

Movement of fluid from the interstitial fluid into the plasma is known as ____________________.

Reabsorption occurs

Which type of blood vessel sometimes contains valves?

A sudden increase in pressure within the carotid sinus leads to

Indicate what effect the changes in question would have on blood flow, using the following answer code: -Increasing the number of circulating red blood cells.

Indicate whether arteriolar vasoconstriction or vasodilation would occur in the tissue in question by using the following answer code: -histamine release during an allergic reaction

The velocity of blood flow in capillaries

The skeletal muscle pump changes venous return by ____________________ it.

For a blood pressure reading of 136/78, 78 refers to the diastolic pressure.

The wall of an artery contains ____________________ and ____________________ connective tissue fibers.

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

Arteries ensure that blood constantly flows due to contraction of its smooth muscle layer.

Relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to ____________________, a process known as ____________________, whereas contraction of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to ____________________, a process known as ____________________.

Movement of fluid out of the capillaries into the interstitial fluid is known as ____________________.

Indicate what effect the changes in question would have on blood flow, using the following answer code: -Increasing the radius of a vessel.

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 wall of an artery contains and connective tissue fibers.

Relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to , a process known as , whereas contraction of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to , a process known as .