Cardiovascular Physiology - Function Quiz
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The only vein that carries oxygenated blood is the:
A. Lateral Marginal Vein
B. Inferior Vena Cava
C. Great Cardiac Vein
D. Pulmonary Vein
Blood pressure is affected by peripheral vascular resistance and cardiac:
A. Input
B. Preload
C. Stimulation
D. Output
The result of the release of norepinephrine is the:
A. Decrease in heart rate and vasodilation
B. Increase in heart rate and vasoconstriction
C. Increase in heart rate and vasodilation
D. Decrease in heart rate and vasoconstriction
The amount of opposition to blood flow offered by the arterioles is known as:
A. Cardiac Output
B. Preload
C. Blood Pressure
D. Peripheral Vascular Resistance
The valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle is the:
A. Pulmonic Valve
B. Aortic Valve
C. Mitral Valve
D. Tricuspid Valve
The autonomic nervous system is divided into ________ major divisions.
A. 6
B. 4
C. 8
D. 2
The effect of beta2 stimulation caused bronchial:
A. Spasms
B. Dilation
C. Constriction
D. Secretions
All of the following are signs of inadequate cardiac output EXCEPT:
A. Low Blood Pressure
B. Dizziness
C. Hypertension
D. Shortness of Breath
The valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries is termed the:
A. Pulmonic Semilunar Valve
B. Mitral Semilunar Valve
C. Aortic Semilunar Valve
D. Bicuspid Semilunar Valve
When acetylcholine is released, it causes the heart rate to:
A. Increase and atrioventricular conduction rates too slow
B. Increase and atrioventricular conduction rates to increase
C. Slow and atrioventricular conduction rates to increase
D. Slow and atrioventricular conduction rates too slow
The effect of beta1 stimulation causes:
A. Decreased contractility
B. Vasodilation
C. Decreased heart rate
D. Increased heart rate
The system that is responsible for regulating the calmer functions of our existence is the:
A. Sympathetic Nervous System
B. Peripheral Nervous system
C. Parasympathetic Nervous System
D. All of the above
The resistance against which the heart must pump is termed:
A. Preload
B. Heartload
C. Afterload
D. Middleload
The formula for cardiac output is stroke volume X ________.
A. Respiratory Rate
B. Blood Volume
C. Blood Pressure
D. Heart Rate
The only artery that carries unoxygenated blood is the:
A. Left Coronary Artery
B. Brachial Artery
C. Pulmonary Artery
D. Aorta