Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels Chapter 20.1 Quiz

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What is the function of vasa vasorum in blood vessels?

Prevent backflow of blood in veins

Increase blood flow in capillaries

Deliver nutrients and remove waste from large vessels (correct)

Regulate blood pressure in arteries

Which layer of the blood vessel is responsible for vasoconstriction?

Tunica externa

Tunica intima (correct)

Internal elastic membrane

Tunica media

Why are arterioles important for controlling blood pressure?

They have a thick layer of smooth muscle

They lead to capillaries where exchange occurs

They decrease blood flow to reduce pressure (correct)

Their muscle fibers are always relaxed

Which type of capillary has an incomplete basement membrane allowing plasma proteins and cells to pass through?

Sinusoid capillary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of venules in the cardiovascular system?

Feed capillaries with blood Signup and view all the answers

How does resistance affect blood flow in vessels?

Slows down blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pulse pressure' represent in the context of blood pressure measurement?

'Difference between systolic and diastolic pressure' Signup and view all the answers

'Viscosity' of blood refers to which characteristic?

'Thickness of blood' Signup and view all the answers

In the formula for Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), what does the 'diastolic BP' stand for?

Pressure during ventricular relaxation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a precapillary sphincter?

Control whether blood enters capillary beds or not Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the skeletal muscle pump mentioned in the text?

To increase blood flow towards the heart Signup and view all the answers

What role does venoconstriction play in blood circulation?

Decreases resistance in veins and increases blood flow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the process of reabsorption in the context of capillary exchange?

Movement of fluid back into capillary due to hydrostatic pressure Signup and view all the answers

How does the lymphatic system contribute to maintaining vascular homeostasis?

By returning excess fluid to the circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone targets the kidneys to reabsorb water, thereby increasing blood volume and pressure?

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Mechanism in the body?

To regulate vasoconstriction and water reabsorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Baroreceptors in the context of vascular regulation?

To stretch receptors send info to cardiovascular center Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of exercise on LDL cholesterol according to the text?

Decreases LDL cholesterol levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Hypovolemic Shock?

Involves hemorrhage or excessive fluid loss Signup and view all the answers

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels Chapter 20.1 Quiz

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What is the function of vasa vasorum in blood vessels?

Which layer of the blood vessel is responsible for vasoconstriction?

Why are arterioles important for controlling blood pressure?

Which type of capillary has an incomplete basement membrane allowing plasma proteins and cells to pass through?

What is the primary function of venules in the cardiovascular system?

How does resistance affect blood flow in vessels?

What does the term 'pulse pressure' represent in the context of blood pressure measurement?

'Viscosity' of blood refers to which characteristic?

In the formula for Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), what does the 'diastolic BP' stand for?

What is the main function of a precapillary sphincter?

What is the primary purpose of the skeletal muscle pump mentioned in the text?

What role does venoconstriction play in blood circulation?

Which of the following best describes the process of reabsorption in the context of capillary exchange?

How does the lymphatic system contribute to maintaining vascular homeostasis?

Which hormone targets the kidneys to reabsorb water, thereby increasing blood volume and pressure?

What is the primary purpose of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Mechanism in the body?

What is the function of Baroreceptors in the context of vascular regulation?

What is the impact of exercise on LDL cholesterol according to the text?

What is a key characteristic of Hypovolemic Shock?

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