Question 1

Blood flow into the deep and superficial palmar arches originates from the ________ and ________ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)   humeral circumflex; deep brachial
B)   superficial palmar arch; digital
C)   brachial; subclavian
D)   axillary; subclavian
E)   radial; ulnarF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following happens when a person stands in one place for a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gravity causes an increased accumulation of blood in the veins in the feet and legs.
B)   Blood pressure rises in the venules of the feet.
C)   Without muscular movement, the pressure at the venous end of the capillaries increases.
D)   Edema may occur in the lower extremities.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

The superficial vessels typically seen in the hand and forearm are tributaries of the ________ and ________ veins.

Accepted Answer

A)   subclavian; axillary
B)   axillary; brachial
C)   brachial; cephalic
D)   basilica; brachial
E)   cephalic; basilicF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-External iliac artery

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplies blood to the pelvic area
B)  Formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta
C)  The continuation of the femoral artery
D)  Extends from the common iliac artery to the thigh
E)  Continuation of the external iliac artery into the thighF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Veins

Accepted Answer

A)   carry blood away from the heart.
B)   carry blood under very high pressure.
C)   may contain valves and are lined with endothelium.
D)   are described as strong, rigid vessels that always carry oxygenated blood.
E)   have thick, many layered walls.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Fill in the missing blood vessel.
Aortic arch; ________; left axillary artery

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Art, 75 years old, has advanced arteriosclerosis and is suffering from a number of manifestations associated with arteriosclerosis. Over the past several years he has developed hypertension and he is beginning to show signs of renal failure. Which of the following are consistent with his condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased resistance to blood flow
B)   Increased renin secretion from the kidneys
C)   Increased aldosterone secretion from the adrenal cortex
D)   Increased angiotensinogen formation
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

In which type of blood vessels is the blood pressure the lowest?

Accepted Answer

A)   Capillaries
B)   Arteries
C)   Venae cavae
D)   Veins
E)   ArteriolesF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

An obstruction in the inferior vena cava would hamper the return of blood from which of the following areas of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Head and neck
B)   Upper extremities
C)   Lungs
D)   Abdomen, pelvis, and lower limbs
E)   HeartF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Match the vessel with the appropriate description.
-Posterior cerebral artery

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplies blood to the frontal lobes of the brain
B)  A circle of arteries at the base of the brain
C)  Supplies large portions of the lateral cerebral cortex
D)  Supplies the posterior portion of the cerebrum
E)  Formed by the bifurcation of the abdominal aortaF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Use the following key to choose the most correct answer.
-(1)  Velocity of blood flow in the arterioles
(2)  Velocity of blood flow in the aorta

Accepted Answer

A)  The first item is greater than the second item.
B)  The first item is less than the second item.
C)  The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 12

Atrial natriuretic hormone

Accepted Answer

A)   is released in response to elevated atrial pressure.
B)   stimulates the release of ADH.
C)   decreases urine production.
D)   stimulates release of aldosterone.
E)   increases blood volume.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a major point where the pulse can be monitored?

Accepted Answer

A)   Common carotid artery
B)   Facial artery
C)   Popliteal artery
D)   Ulnar arteryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following arteries sends branches to the stomach and liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   Celiac artery
B)   Superior mesenteric artery
C)   Inferior mesenteric artery
D)   Renal artery
E)   Splenic arteryF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

In which of the following clinical situations would you expect edema?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shock (which is accompanied by low blood pressure) 
B)   Burns (which result in increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins) 
C)   Dehydration (which results in low blood pressure) 
D)   Vomiting (which leads to a decreased plasma volume) 
E)   Diarrhea (which leads to a decreased blood volume) F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following veins is a superficial vein?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brachial vein
B)   Basilic vein
C)   Radial vein
D)   Subclavian vein
E)   Ulnar veinF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Hormones from the adrenal medulla

Accepted Answer

A)   are released in response to parasympathetic stimulation.
B)   cause vasodilation in blood vessels of the skin.
C)   decrease the heart rate.
D)   cause an increase in stroke volume.
E)   are released in response to vagal stimulation.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following chemical substances, when released into the blood, would cause blood pressure to decrease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Angiotensin II (active angiotensin) 
B)   Aldosterone
C)   ADH
D)   Vasopressin
E)   Atrial natriuretic hormoneF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

For the following, match the term with the best description.
-Laplace's law

Accepted Answer

A)  A characteristic of aging arteries
B)  Produced by turbulent blood flow
C)  Blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance
D)  As pressure in a vessel decreases, the force holding it open decreases, and the vessel tends to collapse
E)  A characteristic of the venous systemF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 20

One of the best ways to determine the adequacy of peripheral circulation is to check the pedal pulses. To check the pedal pulse, you would check the pulse in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   ankle
B)   wrist
C)   groin
D)   neck
E)   footF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Fill in the missing blood vessel. Aortic arch; ________; left axillary artery

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Veins

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The superficial vessels typically seen in the hand and forearm are tributaries of the ________ and ________ veins.

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One of the best ways to determine the adequacy of peripheral circulation is to check the pedal pulses. To check the pedal pulse, you would check the pulse in the ________.

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Which of the following veins is a superficial vein?

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Which of the following arteries sends branches to the stomach and liver?

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Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -Posterior cerebral artery

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Which of the following chemical substances, when released into the blood, would cause blood pressure to decrease?

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Art, 75 years old, has advanced arteriosclerosis and is suffering from a number of manifestations associated with arteriosclerosis. Over the past several years he has developed hypertension and he is beginning to show signs of renal failure. Which of the following are consistent with his condition?

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Atrial natriuretic hormone

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Which of the following happens when a person stands in one place for a long period of time?

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Blood flow into the deep and superficial palmar arches originates from the ________ and ________ arteries.

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In which type of blood vessels is the blood pressure the lowest?

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An obstruction in the inferior vena cava would hamper the return of blood from which of the following areas of the body?

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Use the following key to choose the most correct answer. -(1) Velocity of blood flow in the arterioles (2) Velocity of blood flow in the aorta

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Which of the following is NOT a major point where the pulse can be monitored?

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In which of the following clinical situations would you expect edema?

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Match the vessel with the appropriate description. -External iliac artery

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For the following, match the term with the best description. -Laplace's law

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Hormones from the adrenal medulla

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