Question 1

The tissue of which capillaries are made is:

Accepted Answer

A) simple squamous epithelium 
B) smooth muscle 
C) fibrous connective tissue 
D) elastic connective tissue 
A) simple squamous epithelium 
B) smooth muscle 
C) fibrous connective tissue 
D) elastic connective tissue

Question 2

The fetal structure that permits blood to flow from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava is the:

Accepted Answer

A) foramen magnum 
B) foramen ovale 
C) ductus venosus 
D) ductus arteriosus 
A) foramen magnum 
B) foramen ovale 
C) ductus venosus 
D) ductus arteriosus

Question 3

A diastolic BP value is the pressure when:

Accepted Answer

A) the left ventricle is contracting 
B) the right ventricle is contracting 
C) the left ventricle is relaxing 
D) the right ventricle is relaxing 
A) the left ventricle is contracting 
B) the right ventricle is contracting 
C) the left ventricle is relaxing 
D) the right ventricle is relaxing

Question 4

Which statement is true of the effect of the elasticity of the large arteries on BP?

Accepted Answer

A) It lowers diastolic BP and raises systolic BP. 
B) It lowers systolic BP and raises diastolic BP. 
C) It lowers both systolic and diastolic BP. 
D) It raises both systolic and diastolic BP. 
A) It lowers diastolic BP and raises systolic BP. 
B) It lowers systolic BP and raises diastolic BP. 
C) It lowers both systolic and diastolic BP. 
D) It raises both systolic and diastolic BP.

Question 5

In capillaries,osmosis is the process by which:

Accepted Answer

A) tissue fluid is formed 
B) tissue fluid flows into capillaries 
C) hormones exert their effects 
D) A and B only 
A) tissue fluid is formed 
B) tissue fluid flows into capillaries 
C) hormones exert their effects 
D) A and B only

Question 6

The hormone that raises blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction throughout the body is:

Accepted Answer

A) ADH 
B) norepinephrine 
C) ANP 
D) aldosterone 
A) ADH 
B) norepinephrine 
C) ANP 
D) aldosterone

Question 7

The intercostal arteries are branches of the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In portal circulation,blood from the ___ flows through the liver before returning to the ___.

Accepted Answer

A) digestive organs and spleen/heart 
B) heart/lungs 
C) heart/digestive organs and spleen 
D) lungs/heart 
A) digestive organs and spleen/heart 
B) heart/lungs 
C) heart/digestive organs and spleen 
D) lungs/heart

Question 9

Which statement is NOT true of the structure of arteries and veins?

Accepted Answer

A) The outer layer is fibrous connective tissue that prevents rupture of arteries. 
B) The smooth muscle layer helps regulate blood pressure. 
C) The epithelial lining is smooth to prevent abnormal clotting. 
D) Valves in veins are made of smooth muscle to help keep the blood moving. 
A) The outer layer is fibrous connective tissue that prevents rupture of arteries. 
B) The smooth muscle layer helps regulate blood pressure. 
C) The epithelial lining is smooth to prevent abnormal clotting. 
D) Valves in veins are made of smooth muscle to help keep the blood moving.

Question 10

Which statement is NOT true of blood vessels and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Vasoconstriction raises BP. 
B) Norepinephrine causes vasoconstriction. 
C) The diameter of arteries and veins is regulated by the hypothalamus. 
D) Sympathetic impulses to arteries go to the smooth muscle in their walls. 
A) Vasoconstriction raises BP. 
B) Norepinephrine causes vasoconstriction. 
C) The diameter of arteries and veins is regulated by the hypothalamus. 
D) Sympathetic impulses to arteries go to the smooth muscle in their walls.

Exam 14:The Vascular System-Part C

The tissue of which capillaries are made is:

The fetal structure that permits blood to flow from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava is the:

A diastolic BP value is the pressure when:

Which statement is true of the effect of the elasticity of the large arteries on BP?

In capillaries,osmosis is the process by which:

The hormone that raises blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction throughout the body is:

The intercostal arteries are branches of the:

In portal circulation,blood from the ___ flows through the liver before returning to the ___.

Which statement is NOT true of the structure of arteries and veins?

Which statement is NOT true of blood vessels and blood pressure?

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part A

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part B

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part C

Some Basic Chemistry-Part A

Some Basic Chemistry-Part B

Some Basic Chemistry-Part C

Cells-Part A

Cells-Part B

Cells-Part C

Tissues and Membranes-Part A

Tissues and Membranes-Part B

Tissues and Membranes-Part C

The Integumentary System-Part A

The Integumentary System-Part B

The Integumentary System-Part C

The Skeletal System-Part A

The Skeletal System-Part B

The Skeletal System-Part C

The Muscular System-Part A

The Muscular System-Part B

The Muscular System-Part C

The Nervous System-Part A

The Nervous System-Part B

The Nervous System-Part C

The Senses-Part A

The Senses-Part B

The Senses-Part C

The Endocrine System-Part A

The Endocrine System-Part B

The Endocrine System-Part C

Blood-Part A

Blood-Part B

Blood-Part C

The Heart-Part A

The Heart-Part B

The Heart-Part C

The Vascular System-Part A

The Vascular System-Part B

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part A

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part B

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part C

The Respiratory System-Part A

The Respiratory System-Part B

The Respiratory System-Part C

The Digestive System-Part A

The Digestive System-Part B

The Digestive System-Part C

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part A

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part B

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part C

The Urinary System-Part A

The Urinary System-Part B

The Urinary System-Part C

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part A

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part B

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part C

The Reproductive Systems-Part A

The Reproductive Systems-Part B

The Reproductive Systems-Part C

Human Development and Genetics-Part A

Human Development and Genetics-Part B

Human Development and Genetics-Part C

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease-Part A

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease-Part B

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease-Part C

Filters

In portal circulation,blood from the _ flows through the liver before returning to the _.