Question 1

A blood pressure of 90/40 is considered normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the bursting of a blood vessel called?

Accepted Answer

A)  embolus
B)  aneurysm
C)  thrombus
D)  myocardial infarction
E)  strokeF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Which part of the body is often diseased in alcoholics due to exposure to alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver
B)  stomach
C)  kidneys
D)  esophagus
E)  large intestineF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

What is the function of valves in the veins?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the rate of blood flow
B)  prevent the backward flow of blood
C)  regulation of blood pressure
D)  oxygenate the blood
E)  remove debris from the bloodF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

During open heart surgery,the first heart structure that would be cut into is the _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  myocardium
B)  left ventricle
C)  pericardium
D)  right ventricle
E)  left atriumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The cardiac muscle is supplied with nutrients from the blood within the heart itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Trace the path of blood flow through the heart and lungs,starting with the superior and inferior vena cava.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Choose the most correct statement concerning capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Networks of capillaries are called capillary nets.
B)  Almost all capillaries are open at the same time.
C)  The only site of nutrient,gas exchange,and waste exchange is the capillaries.
D)  Pre-capillary sphincters contract to increase capillary flow.
E)  The walls of capillaries contain smooth musclE.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

What does an ECG record?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain activity
B)  blood volume
C)  heart sounds
D)  hormonal changes
E)  electrical changesF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following could be used to take a pulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  radial vein
B)  radial artery
C)  inferior vena cava
D)  superior vena cava
E)  renal capillariesF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The excess fluid from the cardiovascular system that enters the lymphatic system is called _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph
B)  plasma
C)  blood
D)  tissue fluid
E)  urineF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Blood leaves which chamber of the heart to enter the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  right atrium
B)  left atrium
C)  right ventricle
D)  left ventricle
E)  aortaF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Generally,there are no symptoms of hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following heart tissues is not part of the internal conduction system of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  atrioventricular bundle
B)  atrioventricular node
C)  Purkinje fibers
D)  sinoatrial node
E)  semilunar valveF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

What happens to the excess fluid that leaves the capillaries at the venous end?

Accepted Answer

A)  The excess fluid is collected in the lymphatic capillaries.
B)  There is no excess fluid,100% always returns to the capillary beds.
C)  The excess fluid is excreted by the kidneys.
D)  The excess fluid is reabsorbed by the intestines.
E)  The excess fluid will accumulate in the cells causing them to rupturE.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Elizabeth takes a prescription drug that dilates her arterioles.What does this do to her blood pressure? Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  It falls because this increases the cross-sectional area of the vessels.
B)  It rises because this increases the cross-sectional area of the vessels.
C)  It falls because this decreases the cross-sectional area of the vessels.
D)  It rises because this decreases the cross-sectional area of the vessels.
E)  It stays the same because venules,not arterioles,control blood pressurE.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

The "lub" sound of the "lub-dup" heart beat is due to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  the closing of the AV valves
B)  the closing of the semilunar valves
C)  the right atrium contracting
D)  the left atrium contracting
E)  the relaxation of both atriaF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 18

The systemic circuit contains more blood at any one time than does the pulmonary circuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the largest artery of the systemic circuit?

Accepted Answer

A)  aorta
B)  vena cava
C)  femoral artery
D)  carotid artery
E)  pulmonary arteryF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Mrs.Hinson was informed that her blood pressure was 150/95.These numbers indicate that she has __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  normal blood pressure
B)  prehypertension
C)  hypotension
D)  stage 1 hypertension
E)  stage 2 hypertensionF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 5: Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

What is the bursting of a blood vessel called?

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What happens to the excess fluid that leaves the capillaries at the venous end?

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The "lub" sound of the "lub-dup" heart beat is due to what?

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Which of the following heart tissues is not part of the internal conduction system of the heart?

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Choose the most correct statement concerning capillaries.

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Which part of the body is often diseased in alcoholics due to exposure to alcohol?

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Which of the following could be used to take a pulse?

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Generally,there are no symptoms of hypertension.

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What does an ECG record?

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Mrs.Hinson was informed that her blood pressure was 150/95.These numbers indicate that she has __________.

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Blood leaves which chamber of the heart to enter the lungs?

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The cardiac muscle is supplied with nutrients from the blood within the heart itself.

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The excess fluid from the cardiovascular system that enters the lymphatic system is called _______.

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Trace the path of blood flow through the heart and lungs,starting with the superior and inferior vena cava.

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During open heart surgery,the first heart structure that would be cut into is the _____________.

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What is the function of valves in the veins?

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A blood pressure of 90/40 is considered normal.

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The systemic circuit contains more blood at any one time than does the pulmonary circuit.

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Which of the following is the largest artery of the systemic circuit?

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Elizabeth takes a prescription drug that dilates her arterioles.What does this do to her blood pressure? Why?

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