Question 1

Most tissue fluid is reabsorbed by the lymphatic system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

are powerful vasoconstrictors, and also increases heart rate.

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A)  Norepinephrine and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ; antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)  Norepinephrine and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) ; norepinephrine
C)  Epinephrine and angiotensin II; epinephrine
D)  Epinephrine and aldosterone; epinephrine
E)  Epinephrine and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ; antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Question 3

The most important force driving reabsorption at the venous end of a capillary is

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A)  oncotic pressure.
B)  tissue fluid colloid osmotic pressure.
C)  blood colloid osmotic pressure.
D)  interstitial hydrostatic pressure.
E)  blood hydrostatic pressure.

Question 4

Large veins, medium veins, and venules have valves to prevent the backflow of blood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

This figure shows veins of the upper limb.What does "5" represent?

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A)  the basilic vein(s) 
B)  the cephalic vein(s) 
C)  the brachial vein(s) 
D)  the axillary vein(s) 
E)  the median cubital vein(s)

Question 6

This figure shows the aorta and its major branches.What label shows the artery on the right side of the body with the most extensive distribution of all the head-neck arteries?

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A)  4
B)  3
C)  2
D)  1
E)  5 D

Question 7

In people who stand for long periods, blood tends to pool in the lower limbs and this may result in varicose veins.Varicose veins are caused by

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A)  an aneurysm or weak point in an artery.
B)  an aneurysm or weak point in a vein.
C)  failure of the venous valves.
D)  failure of the lymphatic valves.
E)  a ruptured aneurysm in a vein.

Question 8

All of these increase blood pressure except

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A)  norepinephrine.
B)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) .
C)  angiotensin II.
D)  aldosterone.
E)  atrial natriuretic peptide.

Question 9

Blood flow is pulsatile in arteries and veins, but it is steady in capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Generalized vasomotion can raise or lower blood pressure throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

From superior to inferior, the major branches of the abdominal aorta are

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A)  celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, renal arteries, gonadal arteries, inferior mesenteric artery, and common iliac arteries.
B)  celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, gonadal arteries, renal arteries, inferior mesenteric artery, and common iliac arteries.
C)  superior mesenteric artery, celiac trunk, renal arteries, gonadal arteries, inferior mesenteric artery, and common iliac arteries.
D)  superior mesenteric artery, celiac trunk, gonadal arteries, renal arteries, inferior mesenteric artery, and common iliac arteries.
E)  superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery, celiac trunk, gonadal arteries, renal arteries, and common iliac arteries.

Question 12

does not contribute to venous return.

Accepted Answer

A)  The difference of pressure between venules and the venae cavae
B)  The expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity during ventilation
C)  The suction created by the atria slightly expanding during ventricular systole
D)  Widespread vasodilation
E)  Contraction of skeletal muscles of the limbs D

Question 13

These are all veins of the upper limb except

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A)  the cephalic vein.
B)  the great saphenous vein.
C)  the basilic vein.
D)  the median antebrachial vein.
E)  the ulnar vein.

Question 14

Decompensated shock is normally corrected by the body's homeostatic mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

Blood filtered through the hepatic sinusoids exits the liver via the hepatic veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All these can lead to edema except

Accepted Answer

A)  obstruction of lymphatic vessels.
B)  liver disease.
C)  famine.
D)  hyperproteinemia.
E)  hypertension.

Question 17

has the most important effect on blood velocity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood viscosity
B)  Vessel radius
C)  Blood osmolarity
D)  Hematocrit
E)  Vessel length

Question 18

Hypertension is commonly considered to be a chronic resting blood pressure higher than

Accepted Answer

A)  180/90.
B)  130/60.
C)  120/75.
D)  140/90.
E)  200/90.

Question 19

Vasomotion is associated with the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  collagen and elastic tissue in the tunica media.
B)  elastic tissue in the tunica externa.
C)  endothelium in the tunica interna.
D)  smooth muscle in the tunica media.
E)  fenestrations in the tunica externa.

Question 20

The radial artery is lateral to the ulnar artery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Most tissue fluid is reabsorbed by the lymphatic system.

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are powerful vasoconstrictors, and also increases heart rate.

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The most important force driving reabsorption at the venous end of a capillary is

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Large veins, medium veins, and venules have valves to prevent the backflow of blood.

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This figure shows veins of the upper limb.What does "5" represent?

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This figure shows the aorta and its major branches.What label shows the artery on the right side of the body with the most extensive distribution of all the head-neck arteries?

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In people who stand for long periods, blood tends to pool in the lower limbs and this may result in varicose veins.Varicose veins are caused by

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All of these increase blood pressure except

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Blood flow is pulsatile in arteries and veins, but it is steady in capillaries.

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Generalized vasomotion can raise or lower blood pressure throughout the body.

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From superior to inferior, the major branches of the abdominal aorta are

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does not contribute to venous return.

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These are all veins of the upper limb except

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Decompensated shock is normally corrected by the body's homeostatic mechanisms.

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Blood filtered through the hepatic sinusoids exits the liver via the hepatic veins.

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All these can lead to edema except

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has the most important effect on blood velocity.

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Hypertension is commonly considered to be a chronic resting blood pressure higher than

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Vasomotion is associated with the presence of

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The radial artery is lateral to the ulnar artery.

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