Question 1

Chest pain caused by ____ generally occurs only during body movements.

Accepted Answer

A)   heartburn
B)   costochondritis
C)   pulmonary embolism
D)   sore muscles
E)   panic attacksF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is the thickest layer of the heart, which is made up of muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epicardium
B)   Myocardium
C)   Endocardium
D)   Pericardium
E)   Pericardial cavityF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The ____ lies directly on the heart.

Accepted Answer

A)   myocardium
B)   visceral pericardium
C)   parietal pericardium
D)   endocardium
E)   epicardiumF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Blood pressure is greatest in the arteries ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   when the heart is between contraction and relaxation
B)   when the atria contract
C)   when the Purkinje fibers are stimulated
D)   when the SA node fires
E)   when the ventricles contractF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following valves prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tricuspid
B)   Bicuspid
C)   Pulmonary semilunar
D)   Aortic semilunar
E)   Left atrioventricularF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

The cardiac control center responds to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   changes in blood pressure
B)   increase in potassium ion concentration
C)   strenuous exercise
D)   increase in calcium ion concentration
E)   Increase in body temperatureF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Which part of the cardiac conduction system is located in the lateral walls of the ventricles?

Accepted Answer

A)   SA node
B)   AV node
C)   Bundle of His
D)   Purkinje fibers
E)   Bundle branchesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which arteries supply blood to the rib area?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intercostals
B)   External iliacs
C)   Axillaries
D)   Popliteals
E)   OccipitalsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

A hardening of the fatty plaque deposits within the arteries is ________.

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The answer of A hardening of the fatty plaque deposits...

Question 10

Fluid retention can cause swelling, or ________, in the legs or feet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fluid retention can cause swelling, or ________,...

Question 11

When the ________ (letter D) contracts, blood is pushed through the aortic semilunar valve into the aorta.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the ________ (letter D) contracts, blood...

Question 12

The blood supply for the teeth comes from the ____ artery.

Accepted Answer

A)   mesenteric
B)   axillary
C)   lumbar
D)   lingual
E)   maxillaryF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

The T wave, which indicates relaxation of the ventricles, is designated by the letter ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The T wave, which indicates relaxation of...

Question 14

The ____ lies on top of the visceral pericardium.

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous pericardium
B)   parietal pericardium
C)   myocardium
D)   endocardium
E)   epicardiumF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following decreases the heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Strenuous exercise
B)   Elevated body temperature
C)   Parasympathetic nerve stimulation
D)   Sympathetic nerve stimulation
E)   Low concentration of potassium ionsF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following results in an increased blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased cardiac output
B)   Loss of blood
C)   Vasodilation
D)   Dehydration
E)   ShockF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following causes chest pain only when someone pushes on the chest?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heartburn
B)   Costochondritis
C)   Pulmonary embolism
D)   Sore muscles
E)   PleurisyF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

When the ________ (letter G) contracts, blood is pushed through the pulmonary semilunar valve into the pulmonary artery trunk.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the ________ (letter G) contracts, blood...

Question 19

The _________ circuit is the route blood takes from the heart through the body and back to the heart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ circuit is the route blood...

Question 20

The ____ vein takes blood to the liver from the intestines.

Accepted Answer

A)   saphenous
B)   iliac
C)   mesenteric
D)   axillary
E)   gastricF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 26: The Cardiovascular System

The ____ lies directly on the heart.

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The T wave, which indicates relaxation of the ventricles, is designated by the letter ________.

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Which part of the cardiac conduction system is located in the lateral walls of the ventricles?

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The _________ circuit is the route blood takes from the heart through the body and back to the heart.

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Which of the following decreases the heart rate?

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Blood pressure is greatest in the arteries ____.

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When the ________ (letter G) contracts, blood is pushed through the pulmonary semilunar valve into the pulmonary artery trunk.

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Which arteries supply blood to the rib area?

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Which of the following results in an increased blood pressure?

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The ____ vein takes blood to the liver from the intestines.

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Fluid retention can cause swelling, or ________, in the legs or feet.

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Chest pain caused by ____ generally occurs only during body movements.

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The blood supply for the teeth comes from the ____ artery.

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A hardening of the fatty plaque deposits within the arteries is ________.

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The ____ lies on top of the visceral pericardium.

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Which of the following is the thickest layer of the heart, which is made up of muscle?

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The cardiac control center responds to ____.

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Which of the following valves prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle?

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When the ________ (letter D) contracts, blood is pushed through the aortic semilunar valve into the aorta.

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Which of the following causes chest pain only when someone pushes on the chest?

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