Question 1

The outermost layer of the heart wall, which contains fat that helps cushion the heart, is known as the _________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The ____ lies on top of the visceral pericardium.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

-The ________ valve (letter A) prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle. It is called a semilunar valve because its cusps are shaped like a half moon.

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Question 4

The ____ are small vessels that carry deoxygenated blood.

Accepted Answer

A)   arterioles
B)   arteries
C)   veins
D)   venules
E)   capillariesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

In the clinical setting, blood pressure refers to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   lymphatic pressure
B)   arterial pressure
C)   osmotic pressure
D)   venous pressure
E)   intracardiac pressureF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

The tightening or constriction of the muscular wall of an artery that increases blood pressure is called ________.

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The answer of The tightening or constriction of the muscular...

Question 8

-On the diagram of the ECG, the letter ________, or P wave, indicates that an electrical impulse was sent through the atria.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-On the diagram of the ECG, the...

Question 9

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

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Question 10

A consistent resting blood pressure measured at 140/90 mm Hg or higher is diagnosed as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A consistent resting blood pressure measured at...

Question 11

The ____ vein removes blood from the thorax and abdomen.

Accepted Answer

A)   azygos
B)   intercostal
C)   saphenous
D)   iliac
E)   axillaryF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Veins of the body pick up oxygen-poor blood and empty it into the superior and inferior ________ (letter K).

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What is the name of the valve that is also known as the mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following veins drains the intestines?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mesenteric
B)   Renal
C)   Brachial
D)   Iliac
E)   IntercostalF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Which layer of the heart is the outermost layer, which contains fat to cushion the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epicardium
B)   Myocardium
C)   Endocardium
D)   Pericardium
E)   Pericardial cavityF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which valve is between the left atrium and left ventricle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The ____ valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.

Accepted Answer

A)   tricuspid
B)   bicuspid
C)   pulmonary semilunar
D)   aortic semilunar
E)   left atrioventricularF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Venules and arterioles are connected by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   arterioles
B)   arteries
C)   veins
D)   venules
E)   capillariesF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Mrs. Landon has been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Her cholesterol level is high, and the physician advised her to get more exercise and follow a low-fat diet. At her follow-up appointment, however, the physician tests her cholesterol level and it is still unacceptably high. Which of the following medications might you expect the physician to prescribe to help lower her cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)   RhoGAM
B)   Lasix
C)   Lipitor
D)   Aspirin
E)   IbuprofenF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Blood enters the ________ (letter F) from the left ventricle to be distributed throughout the body.

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The answer of Blood enters the ________ (letter F) from...

Exam 25: The Cardiovascular System

The ____ are small vessels that carry deoxygenated blood.

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-On the diagram of the ECG, the letter ________, or P wave, indicates that an electrical impulse was sent through the atria.

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The tightening or constriction of the muscular wall of an artery that increases blood pressure is called ________.

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

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A consistent resting blood pressure measured at 140/90 mm Hg or higher is diagnosed as ________.

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Which valve is between the left atrium and left ventricle?

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In the clinical setting, blood pressure refers to _______.

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The ____ valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.

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Veins of the body pick up oxygen-poor blood and empty it into the superior and inferior ________ (letter K).

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Which of the following veins drains the intestines?

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The outermost layer of the heart wall, which contains fat that helps cushion the heart, is known as the _________.

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The ____ vein removes blood from the thorax and abdomen.

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Blood enters the ________ (letter F) from the left ventricle to be distributed throughout the body.

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What is the name of the valve that is also known as the mitral valve?

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The ____ lies on top of the visceral pericardium.

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Which layer of the heart is the outermost layer, which contains fat to cushion the heart?

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Venules and arterioles are connected by ____.

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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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-The ________ valve (letter A) prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle. It is called a semilunar valve because its cusps are shaped like a half moon.

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The ____ are small vessels that carry deoxygenated blood.

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-On the diagram of the ECG, the letter ________, or P wave, indicates that an electrical impulse was sent through the atria.

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The tightening or constriction of the muscular wall of an artery that increases blood pressure is called ________.

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

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A consistent resting blood pressure measured at 140/90 mm Hg or higher is diagnosed as ________.

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Which valve is between the left atrium and left ventricle?

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In the clinical setting, blood pressure refers to _______.

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The ____ valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.

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Veins of the body pick up oxygen-poor blood and empty it into the superior and inferior ________ (letter K).

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Which of the following veins drains the intestines?

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The outermost layer of the heart wall, which contains fat that helps cushion the heart, is known as the _________.

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The ____ vein removes blood from the thorax and abdomen.

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Blood enters the ________ (letter F) from the left ventricle to be distributed throughout the body.

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What is the name of the valve that is also known as the mitral valve?

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The ____ lies on top of the visceral pericardium.

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Which layer of the heart is the outermost layer, which contains fat to cushion the heart?

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Venules and arterioles are connected by ____.

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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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