Question 1

The abdominal aorta divides into three arteries at its terminus; what are they?

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Left and right commo...

Question 2

The internal carotid arteries supply the ________ with blood.

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The answer of The internal carotid arteries supply the ________...

Question 3

Where in the body would you find low oxygen levels causing vasoconstriction and high levels causing vasodilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart
B)  kidney
C)  lungs
D)  liverE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Arterial ________ provide alternate pathways for blood to get to an organ.

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Question 5

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 atriumE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

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.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The velocity and pressure of blood is slowest and lowest in the capillary beds.Which of the following is not an accurate description of the benefits of slow,low pressure blood in the capillary beds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower pressure on the venus end of the capillary bed allows for greater reabsorption of fluid back to the plasma.
B)  Slower blood flow through capillaries allows more time for diffusion to take place in the capillary bed.
C)  Lower pressure in the capillary bed helps to increase pressure in the venus circulation.
D)  Lower pressure reduces the chance of injury to delicate capillary vessels.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  atrial natriuretic peptide
B)  angiotensin II
C)  nitric acid
D)  aldosteroneE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  a local increase in pH
B)  an increase in local tissue carbon dioxide
C)  a decrease in local tissue oxygen content
D)  a local increase in histamineE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

The form of circulatory shock known as hypovolemic shock is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  shock that results from large-scale loss of blood volume,or after severe vomiting or diarrhea
B)  always fatal
C)  the form of shock caused by anaphylaxis
D)  any condition in which blood vessels are inadequately filled and blood cannot circulate normallyE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The pulse rate depends on all of the following except one.Select the one answer the does not affect a pulse rate reading.

Accepted Answer

A)  activity
B)  the vessel selected to palpate
C)  emotions
D)  postural changesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mr.Wilson is a 45-year-old stockbroker with essential hypertension.He is African American,obese,and he smokes 2-3 packs of cigarettes daily.What risk factors for hypertension are typified by Mr.Wilson? What steps should be taken to treat Mr.Wilson,and what lifestyle changes should he make? What complications are likely if corrective steps are not taken?

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The risk factors are obesity,race,a high...

Question 14

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 capillariesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

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

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Veins contain valves to prevent blood fr...

Question 16

Which of the following is likely during vigorous exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood flow to the kidneys increases.
B)  Blood will be diverted to the digestive organs.
C)  The skin will be cold and clammy.
D)  Capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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?

Accepted Answer

The patient is getting a varicose vein.D...

Question 18

The term ductus venosus refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  damage to the valves in the veins,leading to varicose veins
B)  a condition of the aged in which the arteries lose elasticity
C)  a fetal shunt that bypasses the lungs
D)  a special fetal vessel that allows umbilical blood to bypass the liverE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  tunica externa
B)  tunica adventitia
C)  tunica media
D)  tunica intimaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following would have the least influence on blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral resistance
B)  cardiac output
C)  white blood cell count
D)  blood volumeE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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?

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The patient is getting a varicose vein.D...
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The form of circulatory shock known as hypovolemic shock is ________.

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The abdominal aorta divides into three arteries at its terminus; what are they?

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Left and right commo...
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Which type of blood vessels contain valves and what is their function?

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Veins contain valves to prevent blood fr...
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The pulse rate depends on all of the following except one.Select the one answer the does not affect a pulse rate reading.

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The internal carotid arteries supply the ________ with blood.

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Which of the following is least involved in pulmonary circulation?

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

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

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Where in the body would you find low oxygen levels causing vasoconstriction and high levels causing vasodilation?

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Arterial ________ provide alternate pathways for blood to get to an organ.

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The term ductus venosus refers to ________.

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The risk factors are obesity,race,a high...
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Which of the following is likely during vigorous exercise?

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

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The velocity and pressure of blood is slowest and lowest in the capillary beds.Which of the following is not an accurate description of the benefits of slow,low pressure blood in the capillary beds?

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Which of the following would have the least influence on blood pressure?

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

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

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

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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?

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The form of circulatory shock known as hypovolemic shock is ________.

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The abdominal aorta divides into three arteries at its terminus; what are they?

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

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The pulse rate depends on all of the following except one.Select the one answer the does not affect a pulse rate reading.

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The internal carotid arteries supply the ________ with blood.

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Which of the following is least involved in pulmonary circulation?

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

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

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Where in the body would you find low oxygen levels causing vasoconstriction and high levels causing vasodilation?

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Arterial ________ provide alternate pathways for blood to get to an organ.

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The term ductus venosus refers to ________.

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Which of the following is likely during vigorous exercise?

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

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The velocity and pressure of blood is slowest and lowest in the capillary beds.Which of the following is not an accurate description of the benefits of slow,low pressure blood in the capillary beds?

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Which of the following would have the least influence on blood pressure?

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

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

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

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