Question 1

Which of these would occur as a result of increased renin release by the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in angiotensin production 
B)  an increase in aldosterone secretion 
C)  an increase in sodium ion reabsorption 
D)  an increase in water reabsorption 
E)  All of these would occur. 
A)  an increase in angiotensin production 
B)  an increase in aldosterone secretion 
C)  an increase in sodium ion reabsorption 
D)  an increase in water reabsorption 
E)  All of these would occur. E

Question 2

The _____________ contain(s) baroreceptors.

Accepted Answer

A)  subclavian arteries 
B)  common carotid arteries 
C)  external carotid arteries 
D)  internal carotid arteries 
E)  cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis) 
A)  subclavian arteries 
B)  common carotid arteries 
C)  external carotid arteries 
D)  internal carotid arteries 
E)  cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis) D

Question 3

When the pH of the tissue decreases, the precapillary sphincters __________ causing blood flow to the tissue to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contract; decrease 
B)  contract; increase 
C)  relax; decrease 
D)  relax; increase 
E)  close; remain the same 
A)  contract; decrease 
B)  contract; increase 
C)  relax; decrease 
D)  relax; increase 
E)  close; remain the same D

Question 4

The enzyme initially released in response to a reduction in blood flow detected by the kidney is

Accepted Answer

A)  renin. 
B)  angiotensin. 
C)  angiotensin I. 
D)  angiotensin converting enzyme. 
E)  aldosterone. 
A)  renin. 
B)  angiotensin. 
C)  angiotensin I. 
D)  angiotensin converting enzyme. 
E)  aldosterone.

Question 5

The kidneys receive their blood from the

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior mesenteric arteries. 
B)  renal arteries. 
C)  suprarenal arteries. 
D)  superior mesenteric artery. 
E)  celiac trunk. 
A)  inferior mesenteric arteries. 
B)  renal arteries. 
C)  suprarenal arteries. 
D)  superior mesenteric artery. 
E)  celiac trunk.

Question 6

Which of these is NOT an unpaired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta?

Accepted Answer

A)  celiac artery 
B)  superior phrenic artery 
C)  superior mesenteric artery 
D)  inferior mesenteric artery 
E)  All of these ARE unpaired visceral branches of the abdominal aorta.
HAPS Learning Outcome: K12.07 Identify the major arteries and veins.
Learning Outcome: 13.04A List the major arteries that supply each of the body areas, and describe their functions. 
A)  celiac artery 
B)  superior phrenic artery 
C)  superior mesenteric artery 
D)  inferior mesenteric artery 
E)  All of these ARE unpaired visceral branches of the abdominal aorta.
HAPS Learning Outcome: K12.07 Identify the major arteries and veins.
Learning Outcome: 13.04A List the major arteries that supply each of the body areas, and describe their functions.

Question 7

The vessels that supply blood to most of the brain tissue are branches off of the _____ at the base of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertebral arteries 
B)  cerebral arterial circle 
C)  axillary arteries 
D)  external carotid arteries 
E)  subclavian arteries 
A)  vertebral arteries 
B)  cerebral arterial circle 
C)  axillary arteries 
D)  external carotid arteries 
E)  subclavian arteries

Question 8

Which of these arteries are able to actively dilate and constrict?

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic arteries 
B)  medium-sized (distributing) arteries 
C)  arterioles 
D)  small arteries 
E)  All of these except elastic arteries show active dilation and constriction. 
A)  elastic arteries 
B)  medium-sized (distributing) arteries 
C)  arterioles 
D)  small arteries 
E)  All of these except elastic arteries show active dilation and constriction.

Question 9

In most vessels, epinephrine and norepinephrine cause ______ but in skeletal and cardiac muscle, these hormones cause ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction; vasodilatation 
B)  vasodilatation; vasoconstriction 
C)  increases to blood flow; decreases to blood flow 
D)  increases in oxygen concentration; decreases in oxygen concentration 
E)  both vasodilatation; vasoconstriction and increases to blood flow; decreases to blood flow 
A)  vasoconstriction; vasodilatation 
B)  vasodilatation; vasoconstriction 
C)  increases to blood flow; decreases to blood flow 
D)  increases in oxygen concentration; decreases in oxygen concentration 
E)  both vasodilatation; vasoconstriction and increases to blood flow; decreases to blood flow

Question 10

The lower colon receives its blood from the

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior mesenteric arteries. 
B)  renal arteries. 
C)  suprarenal arteries. 
D)  superior mesenteric artery. 
E)  celiac trunk. 
A)  inferior mesenteric arteries. 
B)  renal arteries. 
C)  suprarenal arteries. 
D)  superior mesenteric artery. 
E)  celiac trunk.

Question 11

The part of the aorta that gives rise to the left common carotid artery is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ascending aorta. 
B)  aortic arch. 
C)  thoracic aorta. 
D)  abdominal aorta. 
A)  ascending aorta. 
B)  aortic arch. 
C)  thoracic aorta. 
D)  abdominal aorta.

Question 12

Local control of blood flow

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs because of contraction or relaxation of precapillary sphincters. 
B)  causes precapillary sphincters to contract when carbon dioxide levels decrease in tissue spaces. 
C)  causes an increase in blood flow when oxygen levels increase in tissue spaces. 
D)  Occurs because of contraction or relaxation of precapillary sphincters and causes an increase in blood flow when oxygen levels increase in tissue spaces are both true statements. 
E)  All of these are true statements. 
A)  occurs because of contraction or relaxation of precapillary sphincters. 
B)  causes precapillary sphincters to contract when carbon dioxide levels decrease in tissue spaces. 
C)  causes an increase in blood flow when oxygen levels increase in tissue spaces. 
D)  Occurs because of contraction or relaxation of precapillary sphincters and causes an increase in blood flow when oxygen levels increase in tissue spaces are both true statements. 
E)  All of these are true statements.

Question 13

The following is a list of vessels and structures that are associated with the heart. 1) right atrium
2) left atrium
3) right ventricle
4) left ventricle
5) superior & inferior vena cava
6) aorta
7) pulmonary artery
8) pulmonary vein
9) mitrial/bicuspid valve
10) tricuspid valve
11) pulmonary semilunar valve
12) aorta semilunar valve
What is the correct order for the flow of blood entering the heart from the BODY and leaving for PULMONARY CIRCULATION?

Accepted Answer

A)  8, 1, 10, 3, 11, 7 
B)  5, 1, 10, 3, 11, 7 
C)  5, 2, 9, 4, 12, 6 
D)  6, 12, 1, 2, 10, 4 
E)  8, 2, 3, 7, 11, 6 
A)  8, 1, 10, 3, 11, 7 
B)  5, 1, 10, 3, 11, 7 
C)  5, 2, 9, 4, 12, 6 
D)  6, 12, 1, 2, 10, 4 
E)  8, 2, 3, 7, 11, 6

Question 14

The arteries with walls that are mostly smooth muscle are

Accepted Answer

A)  medium-sized (distributing) arteries. 
B)  elastic arteries. 
C)  arterioles. 
D)  capillaries. 
A)  medium-sized (distributing) arteries. 
B)  elastic arteries. 
C)  arterioles. 
D)  capillaries.

Question 15

Baron von Quacko, famous tag-team heavyweight wrestler, has a famous "sleeper hold" that he uses on opponents. Using only a single digit on each hand, he presses on his opponent's neck (while he has them in a full nelson) until his opponent passes out. What are the structures on which he is pressing, and what is the effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  subclavian arteries; blood flow is stopped 
B)  carotid bodies; chemoreceptors stimulated and blood pressure decreased 
C)  baroreceptors in carotid sinus; peripheral vasodilation, decreased heart rate 
D)  vertebral arteries; blood flow to brain is stopped 
A)  subclavian arteries; blood flow is stopped 
B)  carotid bodies; chemoreceptors stimulated and blood pressure decreased 
C)  baroreceptors in carotid sinus; peripheral vasodilation, decreased heart rate 
D)  vertebral arteries; blood flow to brain is stopped

Question 16

When the by-products of metabolism build up in the tissue spaces, the precapillary sphincters _________ causing blood flow to the tissue to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contract; decrease 
B)  contract; increase 
C)  relax; decrease 
D)  relax; increase 
E)  close; remain the same 
A)  contract; decrease 
B)  contract; increase 
C)  relax; decrease 
D)  relax; increase 
E)  close; remain the same

Question 17

If the figure shown is an elastic artery, the layer letter B is pointing to is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth muscle only. 
B)  smooth muscle and elastic tissue. 
C)  endothelium only. 
D)  endothelium and basement membrane. 
E)  elastic tissue only. 
A)  smooth muscle only. 
B)  smooth muscle and elastic tissue. 
C)  endothelium only. 
D)  endothelium and basement membrane. 
E)  elastic tissue only.

Question 18

The artery that transports blood to the left upper limb is the

Accepted Answer

A)  aorta. 
B)  brachiocephalic artery. 
C)  left common carotid artery. 
D)  left subclavian artery. 
E)  left vertebral artery. 
A)  aorta. 
B)  brachiocephalic artery. 
C)  left common carotid artery. 
D)  left subclavian artery. 
E)  left vertebral artery.

Question 19

The systemic vessels

Accepted Answer

A)  transport blood through all parts of the body from the left ventricle to the right atrium. 
B)  supply oxygen and nutrients to all cells of the body. 
C)  carry away carbon dioxide and waste from all cells of the body. 
D)  are part of the peripheral circulation. 
E)  have all of these properties. 
A)  transport blood through all parts of the body from the left ventricle to the right atrium. 
B)  supply oxygen and nutrients to all cells of the body. 
C)  carry away carbon dioxide and waste from all cells of the body. 
D)  are part of the peripheral circulation. 
E)  have all of these properties.

Question 20

The first vessel to branch from the aortic arch is the

Accepted Answer

A)  right subclavian artery. 
B)  right common carotid artery. 
C)  left subclavian artery. 
D)  brachiocephalic artery. 
E)  left common carotid artery. 
A)  right subclavian artery. 
B)  right common carotid artery. 
C)  left subclavian artery. 
D)  brachiocephalic artery. 
E)  left common carotid artery.

Which of these would occur as a result of increased renin release by the kidneys?

The _____________ contain(s) baroreceptors.

When the pH of the tissue decreases, the precapillary sphincters __ causing blood flow to the tissue to _.

The enzyme initially released in response to a reduction in blood flow detected by the kidney is

The kidneys receive their blood from the

Which of these is NOT an unpaired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta?

The vessels that supply blood to most of the brain tissue are branches off of the _____ at the base of the brain.

Which of these arteries are able to actively dilate and constrict?

In most vessels, epinephrine and norepinephrine cause but in skeletal and cardiac muscle, these hormones cause ______.

The lower colon receives its blood from the

The part of the aorta that gives rise to the left common carotid artery is the

Local control of blood flow

The arteries with walls that are mostly smooth muscle are

When the by-products of metabolism build up in the tissue spaces, the precapillary sphincters _ causing blood flow to the tissue to _.

If the figure shown is an elastic artery, the layer letter B is pointing to is composed of

The artery that transports blood to the left upper limb is the

The systemic vessels

The first vessel to branch from the aortic arch is the

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Which of these would occur as a result of increased renin release by the kidneys?

The _____________ contain(s) baroreceptors.

When the pH of the tissue decreases, the precapillary sphincters __________ causing blood flow to the tissue to _________.

The enzyme initially released in response to a reduction in blood flow detected by the kidney is

The kidneys receive their blood from the

Which of these is NOT an unpaired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta?

The vessels that supply blood to most of the brain tissue are branches off of the _____ at the base of the brain.

Which of these arteries are able to actively dilate and constrict?

In most vessels, epinephrine and norepinephrine cause ______ but in skeletal and cardiac muscle, these hormones cause ____________.

The lower colon receives its blood from the

The part of the aorta that gives rise to the left common carotid artery is the

Local control of blood flow

The arteries with walls that are mostly smooth muscle are

When the by-products of metabolism build up in the tissue spaces, the precapillary sphincters _________ causing blood flow to the tissue to _________.

If the figure shown is an elastic artery, the layer letter B is pointing to is composed of

The artery that transports blood to the left upper limb is the

The systemic vessels

The first vessel to branch from the aortic arch is the

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Structures and Their Functions

Tissuesasis of Life

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Joints

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

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Urinary System and Fluid Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Heredity, and Aging

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When the pH of the tissue decreases, the precapillary sphincters __ causing blood flow to the tissue to _.

In most vessels, epinephrine and norepinephrine cause but in skeletal and cardiac muscle, these hormones cause ______.

When the by-products of metabolism build up in the tissue spaces, the precapillary sphincters _ causing blood flow to the tissue to _.