Question 1

Which of the following signs of hypovolemic shock is a relatively late sign?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heart rate 
B)  cold, clammy skin 
C)  rapidly falling blood pressure 
D)  rapid, thready pulse 
A)  increased heart rate 
B)  cold, clammy skin 
C)  rapidly falling blood pressure 
D)  rapid, thready pulse

Question 2

These capillaries may be lined with phagocytes that can extend their process into the plasma to catch "prey."

Accepted Answer

A)  fenestrations 
B)  anastomoses 
C)  thoroughfare channels 
D)  sinusoids 
A)  fenestrations 
B)  anastomoses 
C)  thoroughfare channels 
D)  sinusoids

Question 3

Due to the branching of arteries the type of arteries that would be most numerous would be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  arterioles 
B)  pulmonary arteries 
C)  muscular arteries 
D)  elastic arteries 
A)  arterioles 
B)  pulmonary arteries 
C)  muscular arteries 
D)  elastic arteries

Question 4

In general it is expected that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osmotic pressure will be lower in the arteriole end of the capillary bed compared to the venous end 
B)  hydrostatic pressure will rise as blood moves away from the arteriole end of the capillary bed 
C)  hydrostatic pressure will drop as blood moves away from the arteriole end of the capillary bed 
D)  hydrostatic pressure will remain constant throughout the capillary bed 
A)  osmotic pressure will be lower in the arteriole end of the capillary bed compared to the venous end 
B)  hydrostatic pressure will rise as blood moves away from the arteriole end of the capillary bed 
C)  hydrostatic pressure will drop as blood moves away from the arteriole end of the capillary bed 
D)  hydrostatic pressure will remain constant throughout the capillary bed

Question 5

Each of the following describes the action of aldosterone except one.Which of the following does not describe the activity of aldosterone hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will result in higher sodium levels in the urine. 
B)  It promotes an increase in blood pressure. 
C)  It promotes an increase in sodium reabsorption from the kidney to the blood. 
D)  It will reduce urine output. 
A)  It will result in higher sodium levels in the urine. 
B)  It promotes an increase in blood pressure. 
C)  It promotes an increase in sodium reabsorption from the kidney to the blood. 
D)  It will reduce urine output.

Question 6

An increase in blood viscosity will cause an increase in peripheral resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Figure 19.1
Using Figure 19.1, match the following:
-Capillary found where active capillary absorption of filtrate occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C

Question 8

A family of peptides called ________ are released by the endothelium and are among the most potent vasoconstrictors known.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A family of peptides called ________ are...

Question 9

The arteries that are also called distributing arteries are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic arteries 
B)  arterioles 
C)  muscular arteries 
D)  capillaries 
A)  elastic arteries 
B)  arterioles 
C)  muscular arteries 
D)  capillaries

Question 10

Which of the following is the most significant source of blood flow resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood viscosity 
B)  blood vessel diameter 
C)  total blood vessel length 
D)  blood vessels type 
A)  blood viscosity 
B)  blood vessel diameter 
C)  total blood vessel length 
D)  blood vessels type

Question 11

A patient lost a lot of blood during surgery and his blood pressure dropped from 120/80 to 90/50.Describe how the kidneys respond to this change in blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

When arterial blood pressure declines,sp

Question 12

In red bone marrow newly formed blood cells enter the circulation.You would expect to see many ________ type of capillaries in red bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A)  metarterioles 
B)  continuous capillaries 
C)  sinusoid capillaries 
D)  fenestrated capillaries 
A)  metarterioles 
B)  continuous capillaries 
C)  sinusoid capillaries 
D)  fenestrated capillaries

Question 13

Which of the following is least involved in pulmonary circulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  right ventricle 
B)  superior vena cava 
C)  pulmonary arteries and veins 
D)  left atrium 
A)  right ventricle 
B)  superior vena cava 
C)  pulmonary arteries and veins 
D)  left atrium

Question 14

A thrombus (blood clot)in the first branch of the arch of the aorta would affect the flow of blood to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  left upper arm 
B)  myocardium of the heart 
C)  left side of the head and neck 
D)  right side of the head and neck and right upper arm 
A)  left upper arm 
B)  myocardium of the heart 
C)  left side of the head and neck 
D)  right side of the head and neck and right upper arm

Question 15

Match the following:
-Major supply to the cerebral hemispheres.

Accepted Answer

A) External iliac artery 
B) Internal carotid artery 
C) Brachiocephalic trunk 
D) Celiac trunk 
E) Radial artery 
A) External iliac artery 
B) Internal carotid artery 
C) Brachiocephalic trunk 
D) Celiac trunk 
E) Radial artery

Question 16

Blood flow to the skin ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is not an important source of nutrients and oxygen for skin cells 
B)  is controlled mainly by decreasing pH 
C)  increases when environmental temperature rises 
D)  increases when body temperature drops so that the skin does not freeze 
A)  is not an important source of nutrients and oxygen for skin cells 
B)  is controlled mainly by decreasing pH 
C)  increases when environmental temperature rises 
D)  increases when body temperature drops so that the skin does not freeze

Question 17

Figure 19.2
Using Figure 19.2, match the following:
-Splenic vein.

Accepted Answer

A) E 
B) B 
C) D 
D) C 
E) A 
A) E 
B) B 
C) D 
D) C 
E) A

Question 18

Secondary hypertension can be caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney disease 
B)  stress 
C)  smoking 
D)  obesity 
A)  kidney disease 
B)  stress 
C)  smoking 
D)  obesity

Question 19

Brain blood flow autoregulation ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is less sensitive to pH than to a decreased oxygen level 
B)  is controlled by cardiac centers in the pons 
C)  is abolished when abnormally high CO2 levels persist 
D)  causes constriction of cerebral blood vessels in response to a drop in systemic blood pressure 
A)  is less sensitive to pH than to a decreased oxygen level 
B)  is controlled by cardiac centers in the pons 
C)  is abolished when abnormally high CO2 levels persist 
D)  causes constriction of cerebral blood vessels in response to a drop in systemic blood pressure

Question 20

Match the following:
-Site where the blood volume is greatest.

Accepted Answer

A) Large arteries 
B) Large veins 
C) Capillaries 
D) Large Arteries 
E) Arterioles 
A) Large arteries 
B) Large veins 
C) Capillaries 
D) Large Arteries 
E) Arterioles

Exam 19: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Which of the following signs of hypovolemic shock is a relatively late sign?

These capillaries may be lined with phagocytes that can extend their process into the plasma to catch "prey."

Due to the branching of arteries the type of arteries that would be most numerous would be ________.

In general it is expected that ________.

Each of the following describes the action of aldosterone except one.Which of the following does not describe the activity of aldosterone hormone?

An increase in blood viscosity will cause an increase in peripheral resistance.

Figure 19.1 Using Figure 19.1, match the following: -Capillary found where active capillary absorption of filtrate occurs.

A family of peptides called ________ are released by the endothelium and are among the most potent vasoconstrictors known.

The arteries that are also called distributing arteries are the ________.

Which of the following is the most significant source of blood flow resistance?

A patient lost a lot of blood during surgery and his blood pressure dropped from 120/80 to 90/50.Describe how the kidneys respond to this change in blood pressure.

In red bone marrow newly formed blood cells enter the circulation.You would expect to see many ________ type of capillaries in red bone marrow.

Which of the following is least involved in pulmonary circulation?

A thrombus (blood clot)in the first branch of the arch of the aorta would affect the flow of blood to the ________.

Match the following: -Major supply to the cerebral hemispheres.

Blood flow to the skin ________.

Figure 19.2 Using Figure 19.2, match the following: -Splenic vein.

Secondary hypertension can be caused by ________.

Brain blood flow autoregulation ________.

Match the following: -Site where the blood volume is greatest.

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