4. General Characteristics:
$200 Question
Vasoconstriction and vasodilation are
mediated by smooth muscle in what layer
of the blood vessel?
a. tunica intima
b. tunica media
c. tunica externa
d. none of the above
ANSWER
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5. General Characteristics:
$200 Answer
Vasoconstriction and vasodilation are
mediated by smooth muscle in what layer
of the blood vessel?
a. tunica intima
b. tunica media
c. tunica externa
d. none of the above
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6. General Characteristics:
$300 Question
The tunica externa contains elastic and
collagen fibers that run longitudinally.
These fibers ________.
a. protect the vessel
b. increase the strength of the walls
c. anchor the vessel to surrounding
structures
d. all of the above
ANSWER
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7. General Characteristics:
$300 Answer
The tunica externa contains elastic and
collagen fibers that run longitudinally.
These fibers ________.
a. protect the vessel
b. increase the strength of the walls
c. anchor the vessel to surrounding
structures
d. all of the above
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10. General Characteristics:
$500 Question
The realization that blood is pumped in a
circle throughout the body dates back to
__________.
a. the 1990s
b. the 1620s
c. the 1880s
d. the 1500s
ANSWER
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11. General Characteristics:
$500 Answer
The realization that blood is pumped in a
circle throughout the body dates back to
__________.
a. the 1990s
b. the 1620s
c. the 1880s
d. the 1500s
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12. Arteries and Capillaries:
$100 Question
The largest arteries (those closest to the
heart) are classified as __________.
a. internal
b. cardiac
c. elastic
d. muscular
ANSWER
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13. Arteries and Capillaries:
$100 Answer
The largest arteries (those closest to the
heart) are classified as __________.
a. internal
b. cardiac
c. elastic
d. muscular
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14. Arteries and Capillaries:
$200 Question
Which of the following is not a feature of elastic
arteries?
a. They dampen the pressure produced by
the heart.
b. They aid in propelling blood forward.
c. They allow exchange of oxygen with
tissues.
d. Their large lumens allow for lowresistance conduits.
ANSWER
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15. Arteries and Capillaries:
$200 Answer
Which of the following is not a feature of elastic
arteries?
a. They dampen the pressure produced by
the heart.
b. They aid in propelling blood forward.
c. They allow exchange of oxygen with
tissues.
d. Their large lumens allow for lowresistance conduits.
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16. Arteries and Capillaries:
$300 Question
Muscular arteries typically range between
__________ in diameter.
a. 1 cm and 0.3 mm
b. 100 mm and 0.03 mm
c. 1 mm and 0.01 mm
d. 10 cm and 5 cm
ANSWER
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17. Arteries and Capillaries:
$300 Answer
Muscular arteries typically range between
__________ in diameter.
a. 1 cm and 0.3 mm
b. 100 mm and 0.03 mm
c. 1 mm and 0.01 mm
d. 10 cm and 5 cm
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18. Arteries and Capillaries:
$400 Question
Sympathetic innervation and local factors
help control the __________ of arterioles.
a. length
b. diameter
c. strength
d. direction
ANSWER
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19. Arteries and Capillaries:
$400 Answer
Sympathetic innervation and local factors
help control the __________ of arterioles.
a. length
b. diameter
c. strength
d. direction
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20. Arteries and Capillaries:
$500 Question
The twisted course and large diameter of
sinusoids ensure that the blood within it
______.
a. becomes mixed
b. can pool and clot
c. slows down to exchange material
d. has a chance to cool down
ANSWER
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21. Arteries and Capillaries:
$500 Answer
The twisted course and large diameter of
sinusoids ensure that the blood within it
______.
a. becomes mixed
b. can pool and clot
c. slows down to exchange material
d. has a chance to cool down
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22. Capillaries and Veins:
$100 Question
The flow of blood through a capillary bed
is regulated by __________.
a. little blood-flow gnomes
b. precapillary sphincters
c. terminal arterioles
d. elastic arteries
ANSWER
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23. Capillaries and Veins:
$100 Answer
The flow of blood through a capillary bed
is regulated by __________.
a. little blood-flow gnomes
b. precapillary sphincters
c. terminal arterioles
d. elastic arteries
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24. Capillaries and Veins:
$200 Question
Which of the following is true about the bloodbrain barrier?
a. Its capillaries are continuous with
complete tight junctions.
b. It allows most molecules to diffuse
through its cells.
c. Uncharged and lipid soluble particles
cannot pass through freely.
d. Vital molecules use general
transport mechanisms to
pass through.
ANSWER
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25. Capillaries and Veins:
$200 Answer
Which of the following is true about the bloodbrain barrier?
a. Its capillaries are continuous with
complete tight junctions.
b. It allows most molecules to diffuse
through its cells.
c. Uncharged and lipid soluble particles
cannot pass through freely.
d. Vital molecules use general
transport mechanisms to
pass through.
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26. Capillaries and Veins:
$300 Question
Systemic veins carry __________.
a. oxygen-rich blood away from the
heart
b. oxygen-poor blood toward the heart
c. oxygen-poor blood away from the
lungs
d. oxygen-rich blood toward
the lungs
ANSWER
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27. Capillaries and Veins:
$300 Answer
Systemic veins carry __________.
a. oxygen-rich blood away from the
heart
b. oxygen-poor blood toward the heart
c. oxygen-poor blood away from the
lungs
d. oxygen-rich blood toward
the lungs
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28. Capillaries and Veins:
$400 Question
Blood only flows toward the heart due in
part to the _______ in veins.
a. sinusoids
b. valves
c. elastic tissue
d. b and c above
ANSWER
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29. Capillaries and Veins:
$400 Answer
Blood only flows toward the heart due in
part to the _______ in veins.
a. sinusoids
b. valves
c. elastic tissue
d. b and c above
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30. Capillaries and Veins:
$500 Question
Varicose veins are most common in the
__________.
a. popliteal vein
b. anterior tibial vein
c. femoral vein
d. great saphenous vein
ANSWER
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31. Capillaries and Veins:
$500 Answer
Varicose veins are most common in the
__________.
a. popliteal vein
b. anterior tibial vein
c. femoral vein
d. great saphenous vein
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34. Systemic Arteries:
$200 Question
The descending aorta is called the __________
above the diaphragm and the __________
below it.
a. thoracic aorta; abdominal aorta
b. abdominal aorta; thoracic aorta
c. upper aorta; lower aorta
d. superior aorta; inferior aorta
ANSWER
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35. Systemic Arteries:
$200 Answer
The descending aorta is called the __________
above the diaphragm and the __________
below it.
a. thoracic aorta; abdominal aorta
b. abdominal aorta; thoracic aorta
c. upper aorta; lower aorta
d. superior aorta; inferior aorta
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36. Systemic Arteries:
$300 Question
Most of the intestines are supplied with
blood by the __________.
a. right gastric artery
b. splenic artery
c. superior mesenteric artery
d. inferior mesenteric artery
ANSWER
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37. Systemic Arteries:
$300 Answer
Most of the intestines are supplied with
blood by the __________.
a. right gastric artery
b. splenic artery
c. superior mesenteric artery
d. inferior mesenteric artery
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38. Systemic Arteries:
$400 Question
The axillary artery becomes the brachial
artery when it passes what structure?
a. the lateral boarder of the scapula
b. the head of the humerus
c. the inferior border of teres major
d. the superior border of teres
minor
ANSWER
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39. Systemic Arteries:
$400 Answer
The axillary artery becomes the brachial
artery when it passes what structure?
a. the lateral boarder of the scapula
b. the head of the humerus
c. the inferior border of teres major
d. the superior border of teres
minor
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40. Systemic Arteries:
$500 Question
The femoral artery becomes the popliteal
artery after passing through what
structure?
a. the inguinal canal
b. the lateral femoral condyle
c. the adductor hiatus
d. the inferior border of adductor ANSWER
brevis
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41. Systemic Arteries:
$500 Answer
The femoral artery becomes the popliteal
artery after passing through what
structure?
a. the inguinal canal
b. the lateral femoral condyle
c. the adductor hiatus
d. the inferior border of adductor
brevis
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42. Systemic Veins:
$100 Question
Which of the following is true about the superior
vena cava?
a. It drains all regions of the body below the
diaphragm.
b. It is the union of the left and right
brachiocephalic veins.
c. It drains into the left atrium.
d. It is a continuation of the inferior
vena cava.
ANSWER
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43. Systemic Veins:
$100 Answer
Which of the following is true about the superior
vena cava?
a. It drains all regions of the body below the
diaphragm.
b. It is the union of the left and right
brachiocephalic veins.
c. It drains into the left atrium.
d. It is a continuation of the inferior
vena cava.
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44. Systemic Veins:
$200 Question
Most veins of the brain drain blood into the
________.
a. superior vena cava
b. dural sinuses
c. circle of Willis
d. lateral cerebral vein
ANSWER
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45. Systemic Veins:
$200 Answer
Most veins of the brain drain blood into the
________.
a. superior vena cava
b. dural sinuses
c. circle of Willis
d. lateral cerebral vein
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46. Systemic Veins:
$300 Question
Superficial veins __________.
a. are deep to superficial arteries
b. lie just under the skin
c. often accompany arteries
d. are actually two parallel veins
ANSWER
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47. Systemic Veins:
$300 Answer
Superficial veins __________.
a. are deep to superficial arteries
b. lie just under the skin
c. often accompany arteries
d. are actually two parallel veins
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48. Systemic Veins:
$400 Question
The right gonadal vein drains into the
inferior vena cava. Where does the left
gonadal vein drain?
a. inferior vena cava
b. left renal vein
c. superior vena cava
d. hepatic portal vein
ANSWER
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49. Systemic Veins:
$400 Answer
The right gonadal vein drains into the
inferior vena cava. Where does the left
gonadal vein drain?
a. inferior vena cava
b. left renal vein
c. superior vena cava
d. hepatic portal vein
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50. Systemic Veins:
$500 Question
The hepatic portal vein delivers nutrientrich blood to the __________.
a. inferior vena cava
b. hepatic portal artery
c. liver sinusoids
d. peripheral tissues so the
nutrients can be used
ANSWER
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51. Systemic Veins:
$500 Answer
The hepatic portal vein delivers nutrientrich blood to the __________.
a. inferior vena cava
b. hepatic portal artery
c. liver sinusoids
d. peripheral tissues so the
nutrients can be used
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52. FINAL ROUND Question
The most important aspect of the aging
vascular system is the accumulation of
__________.
a. plaque due to high estrogen
b. plaque through atherosclerosis
c. venous blood in the liver
d. oxygen-poor blood in the
lungs
ANSWER
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53. FINAL ROUND Answer
The most important aspect of the aging
vascular system is the accumulation of
__________.
a. plaque due to high estrogen
b. plaque through atherosclerosis
c. venous blood in the liver
d. oxygen-poor blood in the
lungs
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