Question 1

The human fetus has special characteristics that allow it to survive even though its organs are not fully developed. Which vein allows blood to bypass the fetal liver?

Accepted Answer

A) Inferior vena cava 
B) Ductus venosus 
C) Placental vein 
D) None of the above 
A) Inferior vena cava 
B) Ductus venosus 
C) Placental vein 
D) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following vessels are responsible for transporting blood to the majority of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Pulmonary artery 
B) Aorta 
C) Capillaries 
D) Arterioles 
A) Pulmonary artery 
B) Aorta 
C) Capillaries 
D) Arterioles

Question 3

When blood flow to the brain is restricted, which of the following can happen?

Accepted Answer

A) CVA 
B) TIA 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) CVA 
B) TIA 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 4

During the process of exhalation, which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A) Alveoli shrink 
B) Pressure in the alveoli becomes greater 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Alveoli shrink 
B) Pressure in the alveoli becomes greater 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 5

Patients who have been placed on bed rest and cannot move are in danger of forming clots in their legs because of inadequate blood flow. These clots can break off and travel to the heart or brain, causing deadly damage. Which of the following drugs is given via IV to "thin out" the blood or prevent clots from forming?

Accepted Answer

A) Coumadin 
B) Heparin 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Coumadin 
B) Heparin 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 6

The process of gas exchange occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

A) Alveoli 
B) Bronchus 
C) Trachea 
D) Pharynx 
A) Alveoli 
B) Bronchus 
C) Trachea 
D) Pharynx

Question 7

Oxygen travels through the body primarily in what way?

Accepted Answer

A) Bound to hemoglobin within red blood cells 
B) Dissolved in plasma 
C) Through the digestive tract as gas 
D) All of the above 
A) Bound to hemoglobin within red blood cells 
B) Dissolved in plasma 
C) Through the digestive tract as gas 
D) All of the above

Question 8

In order for inhalation to work properly, which of the following must be true?

Accepted Answer

A) The atmospheric pressure must be higher than alveolar pressure. 
B) The atmospheric pressure must be lower than alveolar pressure. 
C) The atmospheric pressure has nothing to do with inhalation. 
D) The atmospheric pressure must remain constant at all times. 
A) The atmospheric pressure must be higher than alveolar pressure. 
B) The atmospheric pressure must be lower than alveolar pressure. 
C) The atmospheric pressure has nothing to do with inhalation. 
D) The atmospheric pressure must remain constant at all times.

Question 9

Which valves are responsible for the active process of pushing venous blood from the legs back to the heart, but not allowing it to go in the opposite direction?

Accepted Answer

A) Mitral valve 
B) Pulmonary valve 
C) Venous valve 
D) None of the above 
A) Mitral valve 
B) Pulmonary valve 
C) Venous valve 
D) None of the above

The human fetus has special characteristics that allow it to survive even though its organs are not fully developed. Which vein allows blood to bypass the fetal liver?

Which of the following vessels are responsible for transporting blood to the majority of the body?

When blood flow to the brain is restricted, which of the following can happen?

During the process of exhalation, which of the following occurs?

The process of gas exchange occurs in the:

Oxygen travels through the body primarily in what way?

In order for inhalation to work properly, which of the following must be true?

Which valves are responsible for the active process of pushing venous blood from the legs back to the heart, but not allowing it to go in the opposite direction?

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Exam 6: Respir Circul

The human fetus has special characteristics that allow it to survive even though its organs are not fully developed. Which vein allows blood to bypass the fetal liver?

Which of the following vessels are responsible for transporting blood to the majority of the body?

When blood flow to the brain is restricted, which of the following can happen?

During the process of exhalation, which of the following occurs?

The process of gas exchange occurs in the:

Oxygen travels through the body primarily in what way?

In order for inhalation to work properly, which of the following must be true?

Which valves are responsible for the active process of pushing venous blood from the legs back to the heart, but not allowing it to go in the opposite direction?

Asymptomatic

Development

Digestion

Genitourinary

Motor

Sensory

Thermoregulation

Tissue Trauma

Filters