Question 1

The most immediate artery responsible for supplying the teeth,gums,nasal cavity,and meninges is the _____ artery.

Accepted Answer

A) superficial temporal 
B) maxillary 
C) lingual 
D) occipital 
E) ascending pharyngeal 
A) superficial temporal 
B) maxillary 
C) lingual 
D) occipital 
E) ascending pharyngeal

Question 2

Because of their role in material exchanges,the _______________ are considered to be the functional units of the cardiovascular system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because of their role in material exchanges,the...

Question 3

The function of the postcapillary venule is to

Accepted Answer

A) allow for diffusion of nutrients to the tissues. 
B) allow for diffusion of metabolic wastes from the tissues. 
C) drain the capillary bed. 
D) supply metarteriole with blood. 
E) allow for diffusion of nutrients and metabolic wastes. 
A) allow for diffusion of nutrients to the tissues. 
B) allow for diffusion of metabolic wastes from the tissues. 
C) drain the capillary bed. 
D) supply metarteriole with blood. 
E) allow for diffusion of nutrients and metabolic wastes.

Question 4

The lungs are special in that they receive some of their oxygen via diffusion directly from the atmospheric air through the _____________ of the lungs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lungs are special in that they...

Question 5

Systolic pressure is greater than diastolic pressure due to the force generated by ventricular contraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The largest arteries of the body are classified as

Accepted Answer

A) muscular arteries. 
B) arterioles. 
C) elastic arteries. 
D)  muscular and elastic since they have the same dimensions. 
A) muscular arteries. 
B) arterioles. 
C) elastic arteries. 
D)  muscular and elastic since they have the same dimensions.

Question 7

By the second month of development,within the umbilical cord there are _____ umbilical vein(s)and _____ umbilical artery(ies).

Accepted Answer

A) one; one 
B) two; two 
C) one; two 
D) two; one 
E) two; three 
A) one; one 
B) two; two 
C) one; two 
D) two; one 
E) two; three

Question 8

The fetal shortcut from the right atrium to the left atrium is the

Accepted Answer

A) ductus arteriosus. 
B) ductus venosus. 
C) umbilical vein. 
D) umbilical artery. 
E) foramen ovale. 
A) ductus arteriosus. 
B) ductus venosus. 
C) umbilical vein. 
D) umbilical artery. 
E) foramen ovale.

Question 9

Most of the venous blood of the cranium drains through the _____________ venous sinuses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the venous blood of the...

Question 10

As the popliteal vein travels up the leg,it curves to the anterior portion of the thigh and is renamed the ________________ vein.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the popliteal vein travels up the...

Question 11

Increased cardiac output ______ the blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) decreases 
B) increases 
C) will not affect 
A) decreases 
B) increases 
C) will not affect

Question 12

The internal thoracic artery will become the _________,which carries blood to the superior abdominal wall.

Accepted Answer

A) superior epigastric artery 
B) inferior epigastric artery 
C) anterior intercostal arteries 
D) musculophrenic artery 
A) superior epigastric artery 
B) inferior epigastric artery 
C) anterior intercostal arteries 
D) musculophrenic artery

Question 13

The __________ vein of fetal circulation forms the hepatic portal system and the liver sinusoids,as well as a portion of the inferior vena cava.

Accepted Answer

A) right vitelline 
B) left vitelline 
C) anterior cardinal 
D) subcardinal 
A) right vitelline 
B) left vitelline 
C) anterior cardinal 
D) subcardinal

Question 14

Superior phrenic arteries supply the ______ and emerge from the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) diaphragm; descending abdominal aorta 
B) diaphragm; descending thoracic aorta 
C) stomach; descending abdominal aorta 
D) pancreas; descending abdominal aorta 
E) esophagus; descending thoracic aorta 
A) diaphragm; descending abdominal aorta 
B) diaphragm; descending thoracic aorta 
C) stomach; descending abdominal aorta 
D) pancreas; descending abdominal aorta 
E) esophagus; descending thoracic aorta

Question 15

Rather than having abundant elastic fibers in all the tunics,the muscular arteries have elastic confined to two circumscribed rings,the internal and external elastic laminae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

At the bifurcation of the aorta in the pelvic region,the _______ artery arises to supply the sacrum and coccyx.

Accepted Answer

A) lumbar 
B) posterior intercostal 
C) subclavian 
D) median sacral 
E) femoral 
A) lumbar 
B) posterior intercostal 
C) subclavian 
D) median sacral 
E) femoral

Question 17

Blood pressure is lowest in

Accepted Answer

A) arteries. 
B) veins. 
C) arterioles. 
D) venules. 
E) capillaries. 
A) arteries. 
B) veins. 
C) arterioles. 
D) venules. 
E) capillaries.

Question 18

-In the figure showing an anterior view of the veins,number 4 indicates the

Accepted Answer

A)  common iliac vein. 
B)  cephalic vein. 
C)  renal vein. 
D)  brachiocephalic vein. 
E)  internal jugular vein. 
A)  common iliac vein. 
B)  cephalic vein. 
C)  renal vein. 
D)  brachiocephalic vein. 
E)  internal jugular vein.

Question 19

Which vein receives blood from the pancreatic veins,short gastric veins,and the right gastroepiploic vein?

Accepted Answer

A) Splenic vein 
B) Inferior mesenteric vein 
C) Posterior mesenteric vein 
D) Hepatic veins 
E) Hepatic portal vein 
A) Splenic vein 
B) Inferior mesenteric vein 
C) Posterior mesenteric vein 
D) Hepatic veins 
E) Hepatic portal vein

Question 20

A network of small arteries called the ___________ provides a blood supply to the tunica externa of very large vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) vasa vasorum 
B) companion vessels 
C) distributing arteries 
D) fenestrated arteries 
E) thoroughfare channels 
A) vasa vasorum 
B) companion vessels 
C) distributing arteries 
D) fenestrated arteries 
E) thoroughfare channels

Exam 23: Vessels and Circulation

The most immediate artery responsible for supplying the teeth,gums,nasal cavity,and meninges is the _____ artery.

Because of their role in material exchanges,the _______________ are considered to be the functional units of the cardiovascular system.

The function of the postcapillary venule is to

The lungs are special in that they receive some of their oxygen via diffusion directly from the atmospheric air through the _____________ of the lungs.

Systolic pressure is greater than diastolic pressure due to the force generated by ventricular contraction.

The largest arteries of the body are classified as

By the second month of development,within the umbilical cord there are _____ umbilical vein(s)and _____ umbilical artery(ies).

The fetal shortcut from the right atrium to the left atrium is the

Most of the venous blood of the cranium drains through the _____________ venous sinuses.

As the popliteal vein travels up the leg,it curves to the anterior portion of the thigh and is renamed the ________________ vein.

Increased cardiac output ______ the blood pressure.

The internal thoracic artery will become the _________,which carries blood to the superior abdominal wall.

The __________ vein of fetal circulation forms the hepatic portal system and the liver sinusoids,as well as a portion of the inferior vena cava.

Superior phrenic arteries supply the ______ and emerge from the _____.

Rather than having abundant elastic fibers in all the tunics,the muscular arteries have elastic confined to two circumscribed rings,the internal and external elastic laminae.

At the bifurcation of the aorta in the pelvic region,the _______ artery arises to supply the sacrum and coccyx.

Blood pressure is lowest in

-In the figure showing an anterior view of the veins,number 4 indicates the

Which vein receives blood from the pancreatic veins,short gastric veins,and the right gastroepiploic vein?

A network of small arteries called the ___________ provides a blood supply to the tunica externa of very large vessels.

A First Look at Anatomy

The Celt Basic Unit of Structure and Function

Embryology

Tissue Level of Organization

Integumentary System

Cartilage and Bone

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue and Organization

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Surface Anatomy

Nervous Tissue

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Pathways and Integrative Functions

Autonomic Nervous System

Senses: General and Special

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Filters

By the second month of development,within the umbilical cord there are _ umbilical vein(s)and _ umbilical artery(ies).

Superior phrenic arteries supply the __ and emerge from the _.