Exam 23: Cardiovascular Physiology

Which of the following statements accurately describes the pressure in the atria and ventricles at the beginning of the cardiac cycle?

The artery at the pulse point found at the femoral triangle is the ________.

The ________ is generated by the expansion and recoil of the arteries.

Mean arterial pressure is determined by ________.

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between recovery time and physical fitness?

________ is the instrument used to listen to heart sounds.

Diastolic blood pressure represents ________.

A ________ is used to measure blood pressure.

Which of the following accounts for the heart sounds "lubb-dubb"?

The artery at the pulse point found at the popliteal fossa is the ________.

The artery at the pulse point found on the anterior surface of the lateral wrist is the ________.

Pulse pressure is determined by ________.

The artery at the pulse point found at the temporal area of the head is the ________.

When measuring blood pressure,the Korotkoff sounds are generated as a result of ________.

The term ________ means "relaxation," and the term ________ means "contraction."

Which of the following properly describes "mean arterial pressure"?

A heartbeat begins with an electrical impulse generated by the ________.

Systolic blood pressure represents ________.

During your last visit to the doctor,your blood pressure was 125/80.Calculate the "mean arterial pressure."

During your last visit to the doctor,your blood pressure was 125/80.Calculate your pulse pressure.