Exam 19: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

A pregnant patient comes into a clinic and asks about a small painless dark compressible bulge that is becoming more apparent on her leg.What is it and what caused it?

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be indicative of hypertension?

Which of the following chemicals effects blood pressure for both the short and long term?

Match the following: -Gives rise to the right common carotid and right subclavian artery.

What do the ductus arteriosus and the foramen ovale become at birth?

Match the following: -Carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.

The pulmonary circulation does not directly serve the metabolic needs of body tissues.

Which type of blood vessels contain valves and what is their function?

The ________ in the carotid sinuses and aortic arch detect increases in blood pressure.

Which tunic of an artery is most responsible for maintaining blood pressure and continuous blood circulation?

Which of the following statements regarding the hepatic portal system is false?

A patient with essential hypertension might have pressures of 200/120 mm Hg.This hypertensive state could result in all of the following changes except ________.

Match the following: -Site that is the major determinant of peripheral resistance.

Figure 19.2 Using Figure 19.2, match the following: -Right gastroepiploic vein.

If a person stands up suddenly from the prone (lying)position they may feel a sudden dizzy or lightheadedness.Which of the following is the least likely physiological response to this situation?

Which of the following is likely during vigorous exercise?

Figure 19.1 Using Figure 19.1, match the following: -Capillary found in endocrine organs that allows hormones to gain rapid entry into the blood.

Match the following: -Runs through the armpit area,giving off branches to the axillae,chest wall,and shoulder girdle.

Which of the following would not result in the dilation of the feeder arterioles and opening of the precapillary sphincters in systemic capillary beds?

Match the following: -Supplies the small intestine.