Question 1

What is largest artery in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   brachiocephalic artery
B)   pulmonary trunk
C)   aorta
D)   common carotid arteryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following vessels has the lowest blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   veins
B)   capillaries
C)   venae cavae
D)   arteries
E)   arteriolesF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Describe the two types of pressures controlling fluid movement in a capillary bed. Explain the role of each pressure in fluid movement.

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure forces fluids and solutes...

Question 4

Match the following:
-These vessels have thinner walls and transport oxygen-poor blood

Accepted Answer

A)  arteries
B)  capillaries
C)  veinsD) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 5

Match the following:
-Some of these larger vessels have valves to prevent backflow

Accepted Answer

A)  arteries
B)  capillaries
C)  veinsD) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 6

Using Figure 11.1, identify the following:
-The atrioventricular (AV)  node is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Label A
B)   Label B
C)   Label C
D)   Label D
E)   Label EF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 7

Match the following:
-Microcirculation occurs in these vessels

Accepted Answer

A)  arteries
B)  capillaries
C)  veinsD) None of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following hormones promotes sodium ion (and water)  reabsorption by the kidney in order to increase blood pressure and blood volume?

Accepted Answer

A)   glucagon
B)   thyroxine
C)   epinephrine
D)   aldosterone
E)   antidiuretic hormoneF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Large veins have ________ to prevent the backflow of blood.

Accepted Answer

A)   tunics
B)   sphincters
C)   valves
D)   shuntsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

Explain what is meant by a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure is reported in millimeter...

Question 11

Match the following:
-Ventricular contraction

Accepted Answer

A)  ventricular diastole
B)  ventricular systoleC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 12

The average heart beats approximately 75 times each minute at rest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify the five major parts of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart in their normal order, beginning with the pacemaker.

Accepted Answer

Sinoatrial (SA) node in the right atrium...

Question 14

What structure divides the left ventricle from the right ventricle?

Accepted Answer

A)   interventricular septum
B)   interatrial septum
C)   bicuspid valve
D)   tricuspid valve
E)   chordae tendineaeF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Match the following:
-The interatrial septum separates the right atrium from this chamber

Accepted Answer

A)  left atrium
B)  right atrium
C)  left ventricle
D)  right ventricleE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The part of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart that directly transmits impulses to the walls of the ventricles is the Purkinje fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During ventricular systole, blood is ejected from the ventricles through the large arteries connected to the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What drains capillary beds?

Accepted Answer

A)   venules
B)   venae cavae
C)   arterioles
D)   arteriesE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The layer of the heart wall synonymous with the visceral layer of the serous pericardium is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   myocardium
B)   endocardium
C)   epicardium
D)   parietal layer of the serous pericardium
E)   either endocardium or epicardiumF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Match the following:
-Wave visible on the electrocardiogram (ECG)  representing ventricular repolarization

Accepted Answer

A)  QRS wave
B)  T wave
C)  P waveD) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Exam 11: The Cardiovascular System

What structure divides the left ventricle from the right ventricle?

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Match the following: -These vessels have thinner walls and transport oxygen-poor blood

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During ventricular systole, blood is ejected from the ventricles through the large arteries connected to the heart.

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Match the following: -Ventricular contraction

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Match the following: -The interatrial septum separates the right atrium from this chamber

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Which of the following vessels has the lowest blood pressure?

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The average heart beats approximately 75 times each minute at rest.

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Identify the five major parts of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart in their normal order, beginning with the pacemaker.

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Match the following: -Microcirculation occurs in these vessels

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Match the following: -Some of these larger vessels have valves to prevent backflow

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The part of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart that directly transmits impulses to the walls of the ventricles is the Purkinje fibers.

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Using Figure 11.1, identify the following: -The atrioventricular (AV) node is indicated by ________.

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Large veins have ________ to prevent the backflow of blood.

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Match the following: -Wave visible on the electrocardiogram (ECG) representing ventricular repolarization

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What drains capillary beds?

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What is largest artery in the body?

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Describe the two types of pressures controlling fluid movement in a capillary bed. Explain the role of each pressure in fluid movement.

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Which of the following hormones promotes sodium ion (and water) reabsorption by the kidney in order to increase blood pressure and blood volume?

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The layer of the heart wall synonymous with the visceral layer of the serous pericardium is ________.

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Explain what is meant by a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg.

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