Question 1

Which artery is missing in the following sequence?
Tracing the blood from the heart to the right hand, blood leaves the heart, passes through the ascending aorta, aortic arch, right subclavian artery, axillary and brachial arteries, either the radial or ulnar arteries and palmar arches to arrive at the hand.

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A)   Cephalic
B)   Jugular
C)   Brachiocephalic
D)   Right common carotid
E)   Left subclavian arteryF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which function does the circulatory system share with the heart?

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A)   Directs blood flow to tissues
B)   Exchanges nutrients and wastes with cells
C)   Transports hormones to all areas of the body
D)   Regulates blood pressureE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Systemic blood vessels transport blood

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A)   from the left ventricle through the body to the left atrium.
B)   from the left ventricle through the body to the right atrium.
C)   from the right ventricle through the body to the left atrium.
D)   from the right ventricle through the body to the right atrium.
E)   from the left ventricle to the lungs.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Match the vein with the appropriate description.
-Azygos vein

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A)  Drains blood from the arm
B)  Superficial vein of the head and neck
C)  The posterior intercostal 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 C)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following arteries branches directly from the aortic arch?

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A)   Brachiocephalic artery
B)   Coronary artery
C)   Pulmonary artery
D)   Right subclavian artery
E)   Right common carotid arteryF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Match the vein 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 intercostal 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) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

As the popliteal vein ascends the leg, it becomes the ________ vein.

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A)   peroneal
B)   saphenous
C)   common iliac
D)   femoral
E)   deep femoralF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

A direct connection between an arteriole and a venule without an intervening capillary bed is a/an ________.

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A)   venous sinus
B)   arteriovenous anastomosis
C)   metarteriole
D)   arterial capillaryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two ________ arteries.

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A)   inferior mesenteric
B)   common iliac
C)   superior mesenteric
D)   femoral
E)   renalF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Match the vein with the appropriate description.
-Subclavian vein

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A)  Drains blood from the arm
B)  Superficial vein of the head and neck
C)  The posterior intercostal 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) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Systemic circulation

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A)   carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
B)   includes all arteries, but the veins are part of the pulmonary circulation pathway.
C)   includes the aorta and all of its branches.
D)   ends in the capillaries of the toes.
E)   includes blood flow to the body, but not the brain.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-External 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) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Arteries can constrict or dilate as needed because of the smooth muscle found in the ________.

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A)   tunica intima
B)   tunica media
C)   tunica adventitia
D)   tunica externa
E)   tunica internaF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 14

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) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT involved in short-term regulation of blood pressure?

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A)   Baroreceptor reflex
B)   Adrenal medullary mechanism
C)   Alteration in blood volume
D)   Chemoreceptor mechanismE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer.
-(1)  Systolic pressure;
(2)  Diastolic pressure

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A)  The first item is greater than the second item.
B)  The first item is less than the second item.
C)  The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) A) and C)
E) None of the above

Question 17

Fill in the missing blood vessel.
Hepatic vein; ________; right atrium

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the missing blood vessel.
Hepatic vein;...

Question 18

Which type of veins connect two primary capillary networks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Portal veins
B)   Venous sinuses
C)   Venules
D)   Vaso vasorumE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

If a person develops high blood pressure, one of the compensatory mechanisms that comes into play is the fluid shift mechanism. This mechanism causes

Accepted Answer

A)   water to shift from inside cells into the extracellular fluid.
B)   water to shift from the capillaries into the interstitial spaces.
C)   water to shift from the interstitial space into the capillaries.
D)   increased filtration in the kidney, thereby increasing urine output.
E)   water to stay inside the capillaries.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Vasomotor tone can be increased by

Accepted Answer

A)   taking a nap.
B)   emotional excitement.
C)   soaking in a warm bathtub.
D)   an increase in body temperature.
E)   relaxing with a cup of tea.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Vasomotor tone can be increased by

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Edema can occur when there is

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Match the vein with the appropriate description. -Brachiocephalic vein

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Match the vein with the appropriate description. -Subclavian vein

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Match the vein with the appropriate description. -Azygos vein

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If a person develops high blood pressure, one of the compensatory mechanisms that comes into play is the fluid shift mechanism. This mechanism causes

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Use the following key to choose the most correct answer. -(1) Systolic pressure; (2) Diastolic pressure

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -External carotid artery

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As the popliteal vein ascends the leg, it becomes the ________ vein.

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Which of the following arteries branches directly from the aortic arch?

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Which function does the circulatory system share with the heart?

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The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two ________ arteries.

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Systemic blood vessels transport blood

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Systemic circulation

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Which type of veins connect two primary capillary networks?

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Arteries can constrict or dilate as needed because of the smooth muscle found in the ________.

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Which of the following is NOT involved in short-term regulation of blood pressure?

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Fill in the missing blood vessel. Hepatic vein; ________; right atrium

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A direct connection between an arteriole and a venule without an intervening capillary bed is a/an ________.

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Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Vasomotor tone can be increased by

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Edema can occur when there is

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Match the vein with the appropriate description. -Brachiocephalic vein

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Match the vein with the appropriate description. -Subclavian vein

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Match the vein with the appropriate description. -Azygos vein

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If a person develops high blood pressure, one of the compensatory mechanisms that comes into play is the fluid shift mechanism. This mechanism causes

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Use the following key to choose the most correct answer. -(1) Systolic pressure; (2) Diastolic pressure

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -External carotid artery

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As the popliteal vein ascends the leg, it becomes the ________ vein.

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Which of the following arteries branches directly from the aortic arch?

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Which function does the circulatory system share with the heart?

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The abdominal aorta divides at L5 to form the two ________ arteries.

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Systemic blood vessels transport blood

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Systemic circulation

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Which type of veins connect two primary capillary networks?

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Arteries can constrict or dilate as needed because of the smooth muscle found in the ________.

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Which of the following is NOT involved in short-term regulation of blood pressure?

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Fill in the missing blood vessel. Hepatic vein; ________; right atrium

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