Question 1

The pulmonary and aortic valves are also called _____ valves.

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A)   cuspid
B)   semilunar
C)   aortic
D)   pulmonary

Question 2

The mitral valve has three flaps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ventricles are the pumping chambers of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The right and left coronary arteries are about equally dominant in hearts; 50% of hearts are right artery dominant and 50% of hearts are left artery dominant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Precapillary sphincters are located in venules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the structure and function of a vein.Explain the term capacitance vessel.What is a venous sinus?

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A vein is a blood vessel that carries de...

Question 7

If damaged,which valve could allow blood to leak back into the right atrium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bicuspid
B)   Tricuspid
C)   Aortic semilunar
D)   Pulmonary semilunar

Question 8

Match each artery to its correct anatomical location.
-forearm

Accepted Answer

A)  Axillary
B)  Carotid
C)  Coronary
D)  Femoral
E)  GastricF) HepaticG) RadialH) RenalI) SuprarenalJ) Tibial

Question 9

Smooth muscle is found in all parts of the vascular system except the capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Because the heart is positioned between two bony structures,CPR can be an effective,lifesaving procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Veins always carry deoxygenated blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Name,describe,and give the function of the heart coverings.

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The heart coverings, also known as the p...

Question 13

Cardiac tamponade is a serious compression of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The pericardium is able to stretch in response to the contraction and relaxation of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The general function of both sets of valves in the heart is to prevent blood from flowing back to the chamber it just left.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ventricle of the heart that ejects blood toward the lungs is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   right atrium.
B)   right ventricle.
C)   left atrium.
D)   left ventricle.

Question 17

Which of these blood vessels contain precapillary sphincters?

Accepted Answer

A)   Venules
B)   Muscular arteries
C)   Arterioles
D)   Metarterioles

Question 18

Match each artery to its correct anatomical location.
-kidney

Accepted Answer

A)  Axillary
B)  Carotid
C)  Coronary
D)  Femoral
E)  GastricF) HepaticG) RadialH) RenalI) SuprarenalJ) Tibial

Question 19

As you might expect,most of the nerves leading to the heart end in the sinoatrial node.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Arteries always carry blood away from the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

Smooth muscle is found in all parts of the vascular system except the capillaries.

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Match each artery to its correct anatomical location. -forearm

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The general function of both sets of valves in the heart is to prevent blood from flowing back to the chamber it just left.

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Precapillary sphincters are located in venules.

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Because the heart is positioned between two bony structures,CPR can be an effective,lifesaving procedure.

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Cardiac tamponade is a serious compression of the heart.

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Name,describe,and give the function of the heart coverings.

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Which of these blood vessels contain precapillary sphincters?

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The mitral valve has three flaps.

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Veins always carry deoxygenated blood.

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Match each artery to its correct anatomical location. -kidney

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The pulmonary and aortic valves are also called _____ valves.

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Arteries always carry blood away from the heart.

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The ventricle of the heart that ejects blood toward the lungs is the:

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The right and left coronary arteries are about equally dominant in hearts; 50% of hearts are right artery dominant and 50% of hearts are left artery dominant.

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The pericardium is able to stretch in response to the contraction and relaxation of the heart.

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As you might expect,most of the nerves leading to the heart end in the sinoatrial node.

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If damaged,which valve could allow blood to leak back into the right atrium?

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Describe the structure and function of a vein.Explain the term capacitance vessel.What is a venous sinus?

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Ventricles are the pumping chambers of the heart.

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