16e | Ch5 Cardiovascular: Heart & Vessels

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Human Biology, 16e (Mader)

Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

1) Gas exchange is the only function of blood.

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System; Blood

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.01.02 Summarize the functions of the cardiovascular system.

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2) When comparing the cardiovascular system to a city, what is it similar to?

A) roads

B) government building

C) grocery stores

D) waste recycling plant

E) power plant

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 5. Evaluate

Learning Outcome: 05.01.02 Summarize the functions of the cardiovascular system.

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

A) liver

B) stomach

C) kidneys

D) esophagus

E) large intestine

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 05.01.02 Summarize the functions of the cardiovascular system.

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4) What are the two components of the cardiovascular system?

A) heart and blood vessels

B) arteries and heart

C) veins and heart

D) arteries and veins

E) capillaries and veins

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.01.01 Identify the two components of the cardiovascular system.

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5) The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and skeletal muscles.

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.01.01 Identify the two components of the cardiovascular system.

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6) The innermost layer of an artery is known as

A) mesothelium.

B) endothelium.

C) exothelium.

D) hyperthelium.

E) hypothelium.

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.02.01 Describe the structure and function of the three types of blood vessels.

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7) The cardiovascular system is composed of the heart and the blood vessels.

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.01.01 Identify the two components of the cardiovascular system.

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8) Which of the following blood vessels are small, thin, and porous enough to exchange substances at the tissue level of organization?

A) arterioles

B) capillaries

C) venules

D) small arteries

E) veins

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.02.01 Describe the structure and function of the three types of blood vessels.

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9) What is the role of the lymphatic system with respect to the cardiovascular system?

A) collecting excess tissue fluids and returning them to the cardiovascular system

B) collecting excess tissue fluids and returning them to the urinary system

C) producing excess tissue fluids and returning them to the cardiovascular system

D) producing excess tissue fluids and returning them to the urinary system

E) prevention of infection

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.01.03 Explain the purpose of the lymphatic system in circulation.

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10) What structure within a capillary bed controls shunting of blood from the arteriole to the venule?

A) precapillary valve

B) endothelium

C) precapillary sphincter

D) pericardium

E) shunt valve

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.02.02 Explain how blood flow is regulated in each of the three types of blood vessels.

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11) Which body system will return excess tissue fluid to the cardiovascular system?

A) lymphatic

B) urinary

C) neural

D) digestive

E) muscular

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.01.03 Explain the purpose of the lymphatic system in circulation.

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12) When dissecting a specimen, Barry noticed that the arteries were thicker and more elastic than the veins. Why?

A) Veins return blood to the heart against gravity.

B) Arteries contain a greater volume of blood.

C) Veins have valves.

D) Arteries are under greater pressure.

E) Arteries have less smooth muscle than veins.

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 05.02.01 Describe the structure and function of the three types of blood vessels.

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13) The excess fluid from the cardiovascular system that enters the lymphatic system is called ________.

A) lymph

B) plasma

C) blood

D) tissue fluid

E) urine

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.01.03 Explain the purpose of the lymphatic system in circulation.

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

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.  

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 05.02.02 Explain how blood flow is regulated in each of the three types of blood vessels.

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15) Which arterial property enables it to resist the blood pressure?

A) elastic tissue in the arterial wall

B) valves within an artery

C) skeletal muscle within the arterial walls

D) precapillary sphincters

E) a wall composed only of endothelium

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.02.01 Describe the structure and function of the three types of blood vessels.

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16) The walls of veins are thinner, so they cannot expand as greatly as arteries can.

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 05.02.01 Describe the structure and function of the three types of blood vessels.

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17) Choose the most correct statement concerning capillaries.

A) Networks of capillaries are called capillary nets.

B) Almost all capillaries are open at the same time.

C) The site of nutrients, gas exchange, and waste exchange is the capillaries.

D) Precapillary sphincters contract to increase capillary flow.

E) The walls of capillaries contain smooth muscle.

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 05.02.01 Describe the structure and function of the three types of blood vessels.

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18) What is the function of valves in the veins?

A) increase the rate of blood flow

B) prevent the backward flow of blood

C) regulate blood pressure

D) oxygenate the blood

E) remove debris from the blood

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.02.01 Describe the structure and function of the three types of blood vessels.

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19) At any one time, where is the majority of the blood found in the body?

A) veins

B) lungs

C) lymphatic vessels

D) capillaries

E) arteries

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.02.01 Describe the structure and function of the three types of blood vessels.

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20) Dr. Ferguson explained that in a condition known as situs inversus, the internal organs are reversed in their orientation. Thus, the apex of the heart would be oriented to the ________.

A) middle

B) right

C) left

D) front

E) back

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.03.01 Identify the structures and chambers of the human heart.

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21) What is the name of the thick, membranous sac that surrounds and protects the heart?

A) mesothelium

B) endothelium

C) pericardium

D) myocardium

E) epicardium

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.03.01 Identify the structures and chambers of the human heart.

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22) What are the upper chambers of the heart called?

A) atria

B) auricles

C) AV valves

D) ventricles

E) septa

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.03.01 Identify the structures and chambers of the human heart.

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23) What type of cell junctions are found in cardiac muscle tissue?

A) atria and auricles

B) septae and chordae

C) intercalated disks

D) myocardium and pericardium

E) gap junctions and desmosomes

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.03.01 Identify the structures and chambers of the human heart.

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24) The right ventricle is to the pulmonary trunk as the left ventricle is to the ________.  

A) aorta

B) superior vena cava

C) left pulmonary vein

D) inferior vena cava

E) left common carotid artery

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 05.03.02 Describe the flow of blood through the human heart.

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25) What are the string-like structures in the heart that anchor the atrioventricular valves?

A) cingulated pectorale

B) chordae tendineae

C) corpus albicans

D) corpus callosum

E) choroid plexus

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.03.01 Identify the structures and chambers of the human heart.

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26) During open-heart surgery, the first heart structure that would be cut into is the ________.

A) myocardium

B) left ventricle

C) pericardium

D) right ventricle

E) left atrium

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.03.01 Identify the structures and chambers of the human heart.

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27) A hospital laboratory technician injects a dye into a vein in your right arm. What is the first chamber of the heart that the dye will reach?

A) right atrium

B) left atrium

C) right ventricle

D) left ventricle

E) aorta

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.03.02 Describe the flow of blood through the human heart.

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

A) right atrium

B) left atrium

C) right ventricle

D) left ventricle

E) aorta

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.03.02 Describe the flow of blood through the human heart.

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29) If the left semilunar valve were blocked, where would blood accumulate?

A) lungs

B) right atrium

C) left atrium

D) right ventricle

E) left ventricle

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.03.02 Describe the flow of blood through the human heart.

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30) The "lub" sound of the "lub-dub" heartbeat is due to what?

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 atria

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.03.03 Explain the internal and external controls of the heartbeat.

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

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.03.01 Identify the structures and chambers of the human heart.

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

A) atrioventricular bundle

B) atrioventricular node

C) Purkinje fibers

D) sinoatrial node

E) semilunar valve

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.03.03 Explain the internal and external controls of the heartbeat.

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33) What is considered the pacemaker of the heart?

A) medulla oblongata

B) the sinoatrial node

C) the atrioventricular node

D) Purkinje fibers

E) atrioventricular bundle

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.03.03 Explain the internal and external controls of the heartbeat.

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34) Which part of the brain contains the cardiac control center?

A) cerebrum

B) medulla oblongata

C) cerebellum

D) pons

E) frontal lobe

Section: 05.03

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.03.03 Explain the internal and external controls of the heartbeat.

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35) Lisa receives a dose of epinephrine. What does this do to her heart rate?

A) increases it

B) decreases it

C) stops it

D) does not alter it

E) makes it skip every other beat

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.03.03 Explain the internal and external controls of the heartbeat.

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36) What does an ECG record?

A) brain activity

B) blood volume

C) heart sounds

D) hormonal changes

E) electrical changes

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.03.03 Explain the internal and external controls of the heartbeat.

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37) Tina's heart began to beat much faster when it came to the scary scene in the movie. Which portion of the nervous system causes the heart to beat faster when afraid?

A) peripheral

B) parasympathetic

C) somatic

D) sympathetic

E) axial

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.03.03 Explain the internal and external controls of the heartbeat.

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38) If your pulse is 70 beats per minute, how fast is your heart beating?

A) 140 beats per minute

B) 35 beats per minute

C) 70 beats per minute

D) 120 beats per minute

E) 80 beats per minute

Section: 05.04

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.04.01 Understand how the pulse relates to heart rate.

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

A) radial vein

B) radial artery

C) inferior vena cava

D) superior vena cava

E) renal capillaries

Section: 05.04

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.04.02 Explain how blood flow and pressure differs in veins, arteries, and capillaries.

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

A) normal blood pressure

B) prehypertension

C) hypotension

D) stage 1 hypertension

E) stage 2 hypertension

Section: 05.04

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 05.04.03 Distinguish between systolic and diastolic pressure.

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41) What is the instrument called that is used to measure blood pressure?

A) stethoscope

B) CPR

C) sphygmomanometer

D) ECG

E) AED

Section: 05.04

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.04.03 Distinguish between systolic and diastolic pressure.

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42) A blood pressure of 90/40 is considered normal.

Section: 05.04

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.04.03 Distinguish between systolic and diastolic pressure.

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43) Diastolic pressure is when the heart atria are relaxing.

Section: 05.04

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.04.02 Explain how blood flow and pressure differs in veins, arteries, and capillaries.

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44) A person who sits for hours on a long airplane flight may have problems with blood pooling below the knees. Why?

A) The valves in the leg veins do not work above a certain altitude.

B) Blood pressure drops on long airplane flights.

C) The respiratory pump is not helping blood return to the heart.

D) The capillaries expand at high altitudes.

E) The skeletal muscle pump below the knees is not helping blood return to the heart.

Section: 05.04

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.04.02 Explain how blood flow and pressure differs in veins, arteries, and capillaries.

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45) Normal blood pressure is 120/80. What is the top number called and what is happening in the heart?

A) systolic pressure; ejection of blood from the heart

B) diastolic pressure; ejection of blood from the heart

C) systolic pressure; ventricles are relaxing

D) diastolic pressure; ventricles are relaxing

E) diastolic pressure; atria are contracting, ventricles are relaxing

Section: 05.04

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.04.03 Distinguish between systolic and diastolic pressure.

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46) Where in the body is blood pressure the highest?

A) superior vena cava

B) aorta

C) inferior vena cava

D) lung capillaries

E) renal capillaries

Section: 05.04

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.04.02 Explain how blood flow and pressure differs in veins, arteries, and capillaries.

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47) Blood pressure ________ with distance from the left ventricle, while the total cross-sectional area of the blood vessels ________.

A) decreases; increases

B) increases; decreases

C) stays the same; decreases

D) stays the same; increases

E) decreases; stays the same

Section: 05.04

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.04.02 Explain how blood flow and pressure differs in veins, arteries, and capillaries.

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48) Why does blood move slower in the capillaries compared to the arterioles?

A) Capillaries are much wider than arterioles.

B) Blood pressure is much higher in capillaries than in arterioles.

C) There are many more capillaries than arterioles.

D) Precapillary sphincters close shunting blood into capillaries.

E) Capillaries are present in muscles while arterioles are not.

Section: 05.04

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.04.02 Explain how blood flow and pressure differs in veins, arteries, and capillaries.

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49) Blood pressure plays a major role in returning venous blood to the heart.

Section: 05.04

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.04.01 Understand how the pulse relates to heart rate.

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50) Which blood vessel will supply oxygenated blood directly to the femoral artery?

A) common iliac artery

B) femoral vein

C) aorta

D) common iliac vein

E) inferior vena cava

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.05.02 Identify the major arteries and veins of both the pulmonary and the systemic circuits.

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51) What system drains blood from the capillary beds of the digestive tract to a capillary bed in the liver?

A) cephalic

B) hepatic portal

C) coronary artery

D) celiac

E) lymphatic system

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.05.04 Explain the location and purpose of the hepatic portal system.

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

A) aorta

B) vena cava

C) femoral artery

D) carotid artery

E) pulmonary artery

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.05.02 Identify the major arteries and veins of both the pulmonary and the systemic circuits.

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53) Which chamber of the heart pumps blood into the pulmonary circuit?

A) right atrium

B) right ventricle

C) left atrium

D) left ventricle

E) aorta

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.05.01 Compare blood flow in the pulmonary and systemic circuits.

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54) Which blood vessel will have the greatest amount of oxygen?

A) femoral artery

B) pulmonary artery

C) vena cava

D) jugular

E) All of the answer choices are equal.

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 05.05.02 Identify the major arteries and veins of both the pulmonary and the systemic circuits.

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

Section: 05.05

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 05.05.01 Compare blood flow in the pulmonary and systemic circuits.

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56) Which blood vessel of the pulmonary circuit will carry deoxygenated blood?

A) pulmonary artery

B) pulmonary vein

C) vena cava

D) aorta

E) All of the answer choices carry deoxygenated blood.

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.05.02 Identify the major arteries and veins of both the pulmonary and the systemic circuits.

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57) The blood from the digestive tract travels through two different veins before reaching the inferior vena cava. 

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.05.04 Explain the location and purpose of the hepatic portal system.

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58) The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the liver to the digestive tract.

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.05.04 Explain the location and purpose of the hepatic portal system.

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59) At the arterial end of a capillary, blood pressure is more important than osmotic pressure to cause water to exit the capillary.

Section: 05.06

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.06.01 Describe the processes that move materials across the walls of a capillary.

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60) In the pulmonary circuit, veins carry oxygen-________ blood, and in the systemic circuit, veins carry oxygen-________ blood.

A) rich; rich

B) poor; poor

C) rich; poor

D) poor; rich

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.05.01 Compare blood flow in the pulmonary and systemic circuits.

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

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.

Section: 05.06

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.06.02 Explain what happens to the excess fluid that leaves the capillaries.

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62) All veins carry oxygen-poor blood.

Section: 05.05

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.05.03 Compare the oxygen content of the blood in the arteries and veins of the pulmonary and systemic circuits.

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63) Describe the three general functions of the cardiovascular system.

2. Protection: The cells of the immune system carried within the blood help protect the body from infection.

3. Regulation: Participates in the homeostasis of a variety of the body's conditions, including temperature, pH balance, and water and electrolyte levels.

Section: 05.01

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 6. Create

Learning Outcome: 05.01.02 Summarize the functions of the cardiovascular system.

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64) If fluid is leaving a capillary and entering the tissue, which of the following statements is true?

A) Red blood cells are able to leave the capillary.

B) Plasma proteins are able to leave the capillary.

C) Blood pressure is higher than osmotic pressure.

D) This is the venous end of the capillary.

E) The net pressure is in.  

Section: 05.06

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.06.01 Describe the processes that move materials across the walls of a capillary.

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65) Compare the structure and function of arteries to that of veins.

Veins are blood vessels that transport blood to the heart. With the exception of the pulmonary vein, they carry deoxygenated blood. They have three layers in their walls as well. The main difference is that there is less smooth muscle in the middle layer and less connective tissue in the outer layer. The wall of a vein is thinner than that of an artery.

Section: 05.02

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 6. Create

Learning Outcome: 05.02.01 Describe the structure and function of the three types of blood vessels.

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66) Tissue fluid leaving the arterial end of the capillary is balanced by tissue fluid entering the venous end of the capillary.

Section: 05.06

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.06.02 Explain what happens to the excess fluid that leaves the capillaries.

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

Section: 05.03

Topic: Heart

Bloom's: 6. Create

Learning Outcome: 05.03.02 Describe the flow of blood through the human heart.

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68) Tissue fluid contains lower amounts of protein than does plasma.

Section: 05.06

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.06.02 Explain what happens to the excess fluid that leaves the capillaries.

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69) If a person is dehydrated, how will this affect nutrient exchange at the capillaries?

A) It will have no effect.  

B) Water will not leave the arterial end of the capillary and enter the tissues.

C) Oxygen will not leave the capillary and enter the tissues.

D) Carbon dioxide will not leave the tissues and enter the capillary.

E) Plasma proteins will be able to leave the capillary and enter the tissues.

Section: 05.06

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 5. Evaluate

Learning Outcome: 05.06.01 Describe the processes that move materials across the walls of a capillary.

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70) What is the bursting of a blood vessel called?

A) embolus

B) aneurysm

C) thrombus

D) myocardial infarction

E) stroke

Section: 05.07

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.07.01 Explain the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease in humans.

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71) The American Heart Association recommends a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol to prevent which disease?

A) hypotension

B) aneurysm

C) hypertension

D) atherosclerosis

E) infarction

Section: 05.07

Topic: Blood Vessels

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.07.01 Explain the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease in humans.

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72) Which of the following activities is not recommended for prevention of cardiovascular disease?

A) Know your cholesterol level.

B) Take antioxidant vitamins (A, E, and C).

C) Raise the LDL intake.

D) Use olive and canola oil rather than butter/cream.

E) Exercise moderately.

Section: 05.07

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.07.02 Summarize how advances in medicine can treat cardiovascular disorders.

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73) Generally, there are no symptoms of hypertension.

Section: 05.07

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.07.02 Summarize how advances in medicine can treat cardiovascular disorders.

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74) What drug may protect against having a first heart attack?

A) acetaminophen

B) aspirin

C) ACE

D) t-PA

E) beta-blockers

Section: 05.07

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 05.07.02 Summarize how advances in medicine can treat cardiovascular disorders.

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75) What is a stent?

A) a cylinder of expandable metal mesh

B) time spent in recovery after coronary bypass surgery

C) a treatment for phlebitis

D) an instrument that regulates the heartbeat

E) a treatment to lower blood pressure

Section: 05.07

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 05.07.02 Summarize how advances in medicine can treat cardiovascular disorders.

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76) Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

A) feeling of pressure in your head

B) swelling of your feet

C) fever

D) diarrhea

E) shortness of breath

Section: 05.07

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 05.07.01 Explain the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease in humans.

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