Question 1

The first part of the aorta is called the aortic arch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each term with its corresponding description.
-middle layer of blood vessel,containing smooth muscle

Accepted Answer

A) Arteries 
B) Capillaries 
C) Pulmonary circulation 
D) Systemic circulation 
E) Tunica adventitia
F)Tunica intima
G)Tunica media
H)Veins 
A) Arteries 
B) Capillaries 
C) Pulmonary circulation 
D) Systemic circulation 
E) Tunica adventitia
F)Tunica intima
G)Tunica media
H)Veins

Question 3

Name and describe the type of cells or fibers that make up the structure of a blood vessel.

Accepted Answer

Blood vessels are critical components of

Question 4

Christopher,a 2-month-old infant,has a bluish tinge to his skin.Upon listening to the infant's chest,the physician became concerned about a leakage of blood between the right and left atria.What might have caused this problem and what is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ductus venosus may not have closed at birth, and immediate surgical repair may be needed. 
B)  The ductus arteriosus may not have closed at birth, and immediate surgical repair may be needed. 
C)  The foramen ovale may not be closed, causing backflow of blood into the lungs. The physician will reexamine the infant frequently because the foramen ovale may take as long as 9 months to heal. 
D)  The foramen ovale may be closed, causing backflow of blood into the lungs. The physician will reexamine the infant frequently because the foramen ovale may take as long as 9 months to open. 
A)  The ductus venosus may not have closed at birth, and immediate surgical repair may be needed. 
B)  The ductus arteriosus may not have closed at birth, and immediate surgical repair may be needed. 
C)  The foramen ovale may not be closed, causing backflow of blood into the lungs. The physician will reexamine the infant frequently because the foramen ovale may take as long as 9 months to heal. 
D)  The foramen ovale may be closed, causing backflow of blood into the lungs. The physician will reexamine the infant frequently because the foramen ovale may take as long as 9 months to open.

Question 5

The lower part of the heart forms a blunt point known as the base.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All veins carry blood back to the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most abundant blood supply in the heart goes to the left ventricle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The veins in the heart are called "cardiac," but the arteries in the heart are called "coronary."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the anatomical positioning of the heart.

Accepted Answer

The heart is a muscular organ located in

Question 10

The tunica intima of arteries provides a smooth lining with valves to ensure one-way flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each term with its corresponding description.
-vessels that carry blood toward the heart

Accepted Answer

A) Arteries 
B) Capillaries 
C) Pulmonary circulation 
D) Systemic circulation 
E) Tunica adventitia
F)Tunica intima
G)Tunica media
H)Veins 
A) Arteries 
B) Capillaries 
C) Pulmonary circulation 
D) Systemic circulation 
E) Tunica adventitia
F)Tunica intima
G)Tunica media
H)Veins

Question 12

One function of elastic fibers is to help maintain blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the fetal circulation.Also,describe the changes in circulation at birth.

Accepted Answer

Fetal circulation is the circulation of

Question 14

Which of the following act as blood reservoirs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arteries 
B)  Arterioles 
C)  Capillaries 
D)  Veins 
A)  Arteries 
B)  Arterioles 
C)  Capillaries 
D)  Veins

Question 15

Explain the differences between fetal and postnatal circulation.How do these differences make the circulation of the fetus more efficient?

Accepted Answer

Fetal circulation and postnatal circulat

Question 16

The heart is autorhythmic,which means it can generate its own action potential without outside nerve stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not true of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heart of an adult is proportionally larger than the heart of an infant. 
B)  The heart reaches its adult size between puberty and 25 years of age. 
C)  The average weight of the heart is about 85 grams more in the male than in the female. 
D)  The heart tends to take on the shape of the chest of the individual. 
A)  The heart of an adult is proportionally larger than the heart of an infant. 
B)  The heart reaches its adult size between puberty and 25 years of age. 
C)  The average weight of the heart is about 85 grams more in the male than in the female. 
D)  The heart tends to take on the shape of the chest of the individual.

Question 18

In fetal circulation,the ductus venosus:

Accepted Answer

A)  takes blood from the fetus to the placenta. 
B)  connects the pulmonary artery with the aorta. 
C)  bypasses the liver. 
D)  shunts blood from the right atrium into the left atrium. 
A)  takes blood from the fetus to the placenta. 
B)  connects the pulmonary artery with the aorta. 
C)  bypasses the liver. 
D)  shunts blood from the right atrium into the left atrium.

Question 19

The heart of the developing human embryo begins to beat regularly early in the fourth week after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If today is your 23rd birthday,your heart has been beating for more than 23   years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

The first part of the aorta is called the aortic arch.

Match each term with its corresponding description. -middle layer of blood vessel,containing smooth muscle

Name and describe the type of cells or fibers that make up the structure of a blood vessel.

Christopher,a 2-month-old infant,has a bluish tinge to his skin.Upon listening to the infant's chest,the physician became concerned about a leakage of blood between the right and left atria.What might have caused this problem and what is the treatment?

The lower part of the heart forms a blunt point known as the base.

All veins carry blood back to the heart.

The most abundant blood supply in the heart goes to the left ventricle.

The veins in the heart are called "cardiac," but the arteries in the heart are called "coronary."

Describe the anatomical positioning of the heart.

The tunica intima of arteries provides a smooth lining with valves to ensure one-way flow.

Match each term with its corresponding description. -vessels that carry blood toward the heart

One function of elastic fibers is to help maintain blood pressure.

Describe the fetal circulation.Also,describe the changes in circulation at birth.

Which of the following act as blood reservoirs?

Explain the differences between fetal and postnatal circulation.How do these differences make the circulation of the fetus more efficient?

The heart is autorhythmic,which means it can generate its own action potential without outside nerve stimulation.

Which of the following statements is not true of the heart?

In fetal circulation,the ductus venosus:

The heart of the developing human embryo begins to beat regularly early in the fourth week after fertilization.

If today is your 23rd birthday,your heart has been beating for more than 23 years.

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A: The Chemical Basis of Life

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A: Anatomy of Cells

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Physiology of Cells

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Tissues

A: Skin and Its Appendages

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A: Skeletal Tissues

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Skeletal System

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Blood

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A: Physiology of the Digestive System

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Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

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