Question 1

Which of the following are components of the hepatic portal system?

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A)  azygos vein
B)  inferior vena cava
C)  gastric vein
D)  inferior mesenteric vein
E)  both the gastric vein and the inferior mesenteric veinF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-phlebitis

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A)  a bulge (a weak spot) in the artery wall
B)  degenerative changes in arteries
C)  an overstretching of the veins of the lower extremities
D)  inflammation of the veins
E)  small vessels that supply nutrients to large arteries,F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Precapillary sphincters

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A)  serve as valves in veins.
B)  are found in the tunica media.
C)  carry blood under high pressure.
D)  control the blood flow into capillary beds.
E)  are voluntary structures.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 4

Match the term with the best description.
-Korotkoff sounds

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A)  arteriosclerosis
B)  produced by turbulent blood flow
C)  blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance
D)  as pressure in a vessel decreases,the force holding it open decreases,and the vessel tends to collapse
E)  a characteristic of the venous systemF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Veins

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A)  carry blood away from the heart.
B)  carry blood under very high pressure.
C)  may contain valves and are lined with endothelium.
D)  are described as strong,rigid vessels that always carry oxygenated blood.
E)  have thick,many layered walls.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

All of the following describe the actions of the adrenal medullary mechanism,except.

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A)   Responds in the short-term
B)   Is rapid-acting
C)   Responds within seconds
D)   Is usually active for monthsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The three major arteries of the upper limb that form a continuum are the

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A)  brachial,radial,and ulnar arteries.
B)  brachial,axillary,and radial arteries.
C)  subclavian,axillary,and radial arteries.
D)  subclavian,axillary,and brachial arteries.
E)  cephalic,basilic,and brachial arteriesF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

The vein that ascends along the medial side of the lower limb to the femoral vein is the ____ saphenous vein and the vein that ascends along the posterior aspect of the leg to the popliteal vein is the _____ saphenous vein.

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A)   small; great
B)   internal; external
C)   external; internal
D)   great; smallE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Blood pressure is the

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A)  product of the stroke volume times heart rate.
B)  number of layers of blood in laminar flow models.
C)  measure of force blood exerts against blood vessel walls.
D)  viscosity of the blood and resistance to blood flow.
E)  measure of the volume of the blood.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Match the term with the appropriate description.
-infarct

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A)  dead tissue
B)  a floating clot
C)  sudden decreased blood supply to a part of the brain
D)  a stationary clot
E)  a localized area of dead cells resulting from ischemia,F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The posterior tibial artery is a continuation of the

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A)  popliteal artery.
B)  femoral artery.
C)  iliac artery.
D)  peroneal artery.
E)  fibular arteryF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

What are vasa vasorum?

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A)   Blood vessels that connect primary and secondary capillary networks.
B)   Structures within veins that keep blood flowing in one direction.
C)   Connective tissue that surrounds large vessels.
D)   Nerve plexuses surrounding the blood vessel.
E)   Blood vessels that nourish the tunica adventitia and tunica media.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Match the following with the appropriate description.
-internal carotid artery

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A)  formed when the right and left vertebral arteries unite
B)  supplies blood to the face,nose,and mouth
C)  terminates by forming the middle cerebral arteries
D)  supplies blood to the arm and shoulder regions
E)  sense organs that monitor blood pressureF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Describe the relationship between pulse pressure,aging and compliance.

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A)   With increasing age,compliance increases and pulse pressure increases.
B)   With increasing age,compliance decreases and pulse pressure decreases.
C)   With increasing age,compliance decreases and pulse pressure is unaffected.
D)   With increasing age,compliance decreases and pulse pressure increases.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-common iliac artery

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A)  supplies blood to the pelvic area
B)  formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta
C)  the continuation of the femoral artery
D)  extends from the common iliac artery to the thigh
E)  continuation of the external iliac artery into the thighF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 16

When measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer,which of the following best describes when blood flow in the brachial artery is turbulent?

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A)  while the left ventricle is contracting
B)  when pressure in the blood pressure cuff is greater than systolic but less than the diastolic pressure
C)  when pressure in the blood pressure cuff is greater than the diastolic pressure
D)  when pressure in the blood pressure cuff is less than the diastolic pressure
E)  when pressure in the brachial artery is greater than in the blood pressure cuff and greater than the diastolic pressureF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Blood from the posterior abdominal wall drains into the

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A)  hepatic portal vein.
B)  inferior vena cava.
C)  ascending lumbar veins.
D)  mesenteric vein.
E)  hepatic vein.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-brachiocephalic vein

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A)  drains blood from the arm
B)  superficial vein of the head and neck
C)  the posterior intercostals veins join this vein on the right side of the body
D)  deep vein that drains blood from the cranial vault
E)  formed by the union of the internal jugular and the subclavian veinsF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

The exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of

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A)  veins.
B)  arteries.
C)  arterioles.
D)  capillaries.
E)  venules.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Edema can occur when there is

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A)  an increase in the amount of plasma proteins.
B)  a decrease in capillary permeability to proteins.
C)  a decrease in blood pressure.
D)  a blockage of the lymphatics.
E)  an increase in blood colloid osmotic pressure.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Match the term with the appropriate description. -infarct

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What are vasa vasorum?

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Which of the following are components of the hepatic portal system?

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Edema can occur when there is

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All of the following describe the actions of the adrenal medullary mechanism,except.

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Match the following with the appropriate description. -internal carotid artery

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The posterior tibial artery is a continuation of the

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Precapillary sphincters

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When measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer,which of the following best describes when blood flow in the brachial artery is turbulent?

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Blood from the posterior abdominal wall drains into the

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The vein that ascends along the medial side of the lower limb to the femoral vein is the ____ saphenous vein and the vein that ascends along the posterior aspect of the leg to the popliteal vein is the _____ saphenous vein.

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Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -brachiocephalic vein

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The three major arteries of the upper limb that form a continuum are the

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The exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of

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Match the term with the best description. -Korotkoff sounds

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Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -common iliac artery

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Blood pressure is the

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Veins

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Match the term with the appropriate description. -phlebitis

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Describe the relationship between pulse pressure,aging and compliance.

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The vein that ascends along the medial side of the lower limb to the femoral vein is the saphenous vein and the vein that ascends along the posterior aspect of the leg to the popliteal vein is the _ saphenous vein.

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