Question 1

Present in most capillaries, these structures are absent in those of the blood-brain barrier.

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A)   basement membrane
B)   endothelial cells
C)   tight junctions
D)   pericytes
E)   intercellular cleftsF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Of the following, the only unpaired dural sinus is the

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A)   transverse sinus.
B)   carotid sinus.
C)   superior sagittal sinus.
D)   cavernous sinus.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Structure that regulates blood flow into true capillaries.

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A)   fenestrations
B)   metarteriole
C)   thoroughfare channel
D)   sinusoids
E)   precapillary sphincterF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 4

The correct proximal to distal sequence of the three vessels branching from the aortic arch is

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A)   brachiocephalic, left subclavian, left common carotid.
B)   brachiocephalic, left common carotid, left subclavian.
C)   left common carotid, left subclavian, brachiocephalic.
D)   left subclavian, left common carotid, brachiocephalic.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The pulse of the posterior tibial artery is palpated behind the knee.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The largest blood vessels near the heart have their own blood supply network called the
.

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The answer of The largest blood vessels near the heart...

Question 7

Fenestrated capillaries

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A)   have pores in their walls.
B)   permit the movement of very few molecules.
C)   are located in the central nervous system.
D)   occur in most of the organs of the body.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which branch (or branches)  of the abdominal aorta supplies the stomach?

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A)   suprarenal arteries
B)   inferior phrenic arteries
C)   celiac trunk
D)   superior mesenteric arteryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Figure 20.1
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the blood vessel layer that is comprised of circular and longitudinal smooth muscle.

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is most likely to become a varicose vein?

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A)   the femoral vein
B)   the popliteal vein
C)   the fibular (peroneal)  vein
D)   the saphenous veinE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The right suprarenal and gonadal veins drain into the inferior vena cava, whereas the left suprarenal and gonadal veins drain into the

Accepted Answer

A)   left renal vein.
B)   other side of the inferior vena cava.
C)   hepatic portal system.
D)   superior vena cava.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Microvasculature that provides nourishment to the outer walls of the aorta.

Accepted Answer

A)   tunica externa
B)   tunica media
C)   subendothelial layer
D)   vasa vasorum
E)   tunica intimaF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 20: Blood Vessels

Fenestrated capillaries

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Present in most capillaries, these structures are absent in those of the blood-brain barrier.

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Which branch (or branches) of the abdominal aorta supplies the stomach?

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The pulse of the posterior tibial artery is palpated behind the knee.

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Structure that regulates blood flow into true capillaries.

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The largest blood vessels near the heart have their own blood supply network called the .

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Figure 20.1 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the blood vessel layer that is comprised of circular and longitudinal smooth muscle.

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Microvasculature that provides nourishment to the outer walls of the aorta.

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Of the following, the only unpaired dural sinus is the

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The right suprarenal and gonadal veins drain into the inferior vena cava, whereas the left suprarenal and gonadal veins drain into the

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The correct proximal to distal sequence of the three vessels branching from the aortic arch is

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Which of the following is most likely to become a varicose vein?

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Fenestrated capillaries

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Present in most capillaries, these structures are absent in those of the blood-brain barrier.

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Which branch (or branches) of the abdominal aorta supplies the stomach?

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The pulse of the posterior tibial artery is palpated behind the knee.

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Structure that regulates blood flow into true capillaries.

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The largest blood vessels near the heart have their own blood supply network called the .

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Figure 20.1 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the blood vessel layer that is comprised of circular and longitudinal smooth muscle.

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Microvasculature that provides nourishment to the outer walls of the aorta.

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Of the following, the only unpaired dural sinus is the

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The right suprarenal and gonadal veins drain into the inferior vena cava, whereas the left suprarenal and gonadal veins drain into the

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The correct proximal to distal sequence of the three vessels branching from the aortic arch is

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Which of the following is most likely to become a varicose vein?

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