BV 1st 25

Question 1

The basilar artery is formed by the union of the ____ arteries

Answer 1

Vertebral

Question 2

The function of baroreceptors is to monitor changes in:

Answer 2

Blood Pressure

Question 3

Baroreceptors are located in the

Answer 3

walls of the aorta and carotid arteries

Question 4

The vasomotor region of the cardiovascular center directly controls

Answer 4

Peripheral resistance by changing the diameter of the blood vessels.

Question 5

The internal jugular veins receive blood from the

Answer 5

Superior Vena Cava

Question 6

The first major branch off the aorta below the diaphragm is the

Answer 6

superior mesenteric artery

Question 7

Blood in the great saphenous vein flows into the

Answer 7

Femoral Vein

Question 8

The circulation of blood through the vascular system is influenced by (pick all that apply)

Answer 8

All Are Correct

Question 9

Peripheral resistance depends on (pick all that apply)

Answer 9

A) blood viscosity C) vessel length D) vessel radius.

Question 10

Receives blood from all areas superior to the diaphragm, except the heart wall.

Answer 10

Superior Vena Cava

Question 11

Carries oxygen poor blood to the lungs

Answer 11

Pulmonary Artery

Question 12

Drains the scalp

Answer 12

External Jugular Vein

Question 13

runs through the armpit area

Answer 13

Axillary Artery

Question 14

Drains the upper extremities.

Answer 14

subclavian vein

Question 15

Gives rise to the right common carotid and right subclavian artery

Answer 15

brachiocephalic trunk

Question 16

Supplies the lower limbs

Answer 16

External Iliac Artery

Question 17

common site to take the pulse

Answer 17

Radial Artery

Question 18

Major supply to the cerebral hemispheres

Answer 18

Internal Carotid Artery

Question 19

Large unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta

Answer 19

Celiac Trunk

Question 20

Abdominal aorta splits to form two

Answer 20

Common Iliac Artery

Question 21

Artery usually palpated to take the blood pressure.

Answer 21

Brachial Artery

Question 22

Major artery of the thigh

Answer 22

Femoral Artery

Question 23

Artery that supplies the small intestine

Answer 23

superior mesenteric artery

Question 24

supplies the kidneys

Answer 24

Renal Arteries

Question 25

Carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs

Answer 25

pulmonary vein