Question 1

The most common form of shock is ________.

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Question 2

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be indicative of hypertension?

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A)   120/80 in a 30-year-old man
B)   140/90 in a 70-year-old woman
C)   170/96 in a 50-year-old man
D)   110/60 in a 20-year-old womanE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Describe the effect of hypovolemic shock on the blood vessels and the heart.

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Question 4

An increase in blood viscosity will cause an increase in peripheral resistance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ________ veins drain the gall bladder.

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Question 6

Arteriolar blood pressure increases in response to all but which of the following?

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A)   increasing stroke volume
B)   increasing heart rate
C)   rising blood volume
D)   falling blood volume
E)   all of theseF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following chemicals does not help regulate blood pressure?

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A)   ADH
B)   atrial natriuretic peptide
C)   angiotensin II
D)   nitric acidE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Hypotension is generally considered systolic blood pressure that is below 100 mm Hg.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the following:
A) Capillaries
B) Large veins
C) Arterioles
D) Large arteries
-Site where the velocity of blood flow is fastest.

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The answer of Match the following:
A) Capillaries
B) Large veins
C) Arterioles
D)...

Question 10

Match the following:
A) Axillary artery
B) External jugular vein
C) Pulmonary trunk
D) Superior vena cava
E) Subclavian vein
-Receives blood from all areas superior to the diaphragm, except the heart wall.

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A) Axillary artery
B) External jugular...

Question 11

Match the following:
A) Axillary artery
B) External jugular vein
C) Pulmonary trunk
D) Superior vena cava
E) Subclavian vein
-Drains an upper extremity, a deep vein.

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The answer of Match the following:
A) Axillary artery
B) External jugular...

Question 12

A thrombus (blood clot)  in the first branch of the arch of the aorta would affect the flow of blood to the ________.

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A)   left side of the head and neck
B)   myocardium of the heart
C)   left upper arm
D)   right side of the head and neck and right upper armE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Match the following:
A) Pulmonary vein
B) Great saphenous vein
C) Brachial artery
D) Superior mesenteric artery
E) Femoral artery
-Supplies the small intestine.

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A) Pulmonary vein
B) Great saphenous...

Question 14

Match the following:
A) Circulatory shock
B) Cardiogenic shock
C) Hypovolemic shock
D) Vascular shock
-Results from heart inability to sustain adequate circulation due to myocardial damage

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The answer of Match the following:
A) Circulatory shock
B) Cardiogenic shock
C)...

Question 15

Which of the following is the most significant source of blood flow resistance?

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A)   blood viscosity
B)   total blood vessel length
C)   blood vessel diameter
D)   blood vessels typeE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Figure 18.2
Using Figure 18.2, match the following:
-Splenic vein.

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Figure 18.2
Using Figure 18.2, match the...

Question 17

The thick-walled arteries close to the heart are called muscular arteries.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the following:
A) Circulatory shock
B) Cardiogenic shock
C) Hypovolemic shock
D) Vascular shock
-Due to inadequate blood flow to meet tissue needs

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The answer of Match the following:
A) Circulatory shock
B) Cardiogenic shock
C)...

Question 19

Which of the following is True about veins?

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A)   Venous valves are formed from the tunica media.
B)   Up to 35% of total body blood is in venous circulation at any given time.
C)   Veins have a small lumen in relation to the thickness of the vessel wall.
D)   Veins are called capacitance vessels or blood reservoirs.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the choices below explains why the arterioles are known as resistance vessels?

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A)   Their prime function is the exchange of nutrients and wastes between the blood and tissue cells.
B)   The contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscle in their walls can change their diameter.
C)   They distribute blood to various parts of the body.
D)   They contain a large quantity of elastic tissue.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 18: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Match the following: A) Circulatory shock B) Cardiogenic shock C) Hypovolemic shock D) Vascular shock -Results from heart inability to sustain adequate circulation due to myocardial damage

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Describe the effect of hypovolemic shock on the blood vessels and the heart.

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Figure 18.2 Using Figure 18.2, match the following: -Splenic vein.

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Match the following: A) Pulmonary vein B) Great saphenous vein C) Brachial artery D) Superior mesenteric artery E) Femoral artery -Supplies the small intestine.

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Which of the following is the most significant source of blood flow resistance?

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Which of the following is True about veins?

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Match the following: A) Capillaries B) Large veins C) Arterioles D) Large arteries -Site where the velocity of blood flow is fastest.

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Hypotension is generally considered systolic blood pressure that is below 100 mm Hg.

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The ________ veins drain the gall bladder.

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Which of the following chemicals does not help regulate blood pressure?

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Match the following: A) Axillary artery B) External jugular vein C) Pulmonary trunk D) Superior vena cava E) Subclavian vein -Receives blood from all areas superior to the diaphragm, except the heart wall.

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Which of the following blood pressure readings would be indicative of hypertension?

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Which of the choices below explains why the arterioles are known as resistance vessels?

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Match the following: A) Axillary artery B) External jugular vein C) Pulmonary trunk D) Superior vena cava E) Subclavian vein -Drains an upper extremity, a deep vein.

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A thrombus (blood clot) in the first branch of the arch of the aorta would affect the flow of blood to the ________.

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Match the following: A) Circulatory shock B) Cardiogenic shock C) Hypovolemic shock D) Vascular shock -Due to inadequate blood flow to meet tissue needs

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The thick-walled arteries close to the heart are called muscular arteries.

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Arteriolar blood pressure increases in response to all but which of the following?

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The most common form of shock is ________.

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An increase in blood viscosity will cause an increase in peripheral resistance.

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