Cardiovascular System Flashcards
(35 cards)
Fenestrated elastic membranes are typical for the arteries of muscle type
No
Continuous capillaries consist of an endothelial layer, its underlying basal lamina and associated pericytes within the basal lamina
Yes
Pericytes are associated cells within the basal lamina of the endothelial cells of capillaries
Yes
adipose tissue is found in the epicardium
Yes
In the region of fossa ovalis in septum interartriale there is no myocardium
Yes
The atrioventricular node is situated in its subendocardial location
Yes
The valves of the veins are double folding of tunica intima
Yes
The right ventricle of the heart at cross section has semilunar shape
Yes
There is adipose tissue in the heart epicardium
Yes
The left ventricle of the heart at cross section has semilunar shape
No
There is adipose tissue in the heart endocardium
No
The lining of the inner walls of the heart’s chamber is termed the visceral pericardium
No
Subendothelium of blood vessels is:
a. loose connective tissue w/o BV
b. loose CT with blood vessels
c. loose CT with glands
d. muscle tissue
A
Tunica media of the aorta is made of
a. muscle tissue
b. elastic and muscle tissue
c. fenestrated elastic membranes
C
if the heart’s natural pacemaker fails to fire, then:
a. no blood would enter the aorta
b. no blood would enter the ventricles
c. the node on the floor of the right atrium would act as a secondary pacemaker
d. the node on floor of LV would act as secondary pacemaker
e. person would die within mins
C
Which tunic of an artery contains endothelium
a. tunica interna/intima
b. tunica media
c. tunica externa
A
exchange of gases and nutrients between blood and tissue is a major function of
a. arterioles
b. arteries
c. capillaries
d. veins
C
Which of the following statements best describe arteries?
a. all arteries carry oxygen. blood towards heart
b. all arteries contain valves to prevent back-flow of blood
c. all arteries carry blood away from heart
d. only large arteries are lined with endothelium
C
The circulatory pathway that carries blood from the DT towards the liver is termed the:
a. coronary circuit
b. cerebral circuit
c. hepatic portal circuit
d. pulmonary circuit
C
Immediately following strenuous and vigorous exercise, which of the following is most likely to occur;
a. blood will be rapidly diverted to digestive organs
b. skin will be cold and clammy
c. capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood
d. blood flow to the kidneys quickly increase
C
the lining of the inner walls of the heart’s chambers is termed the:
a. visceral pericardium
b. serous pericardium
c. epicardium
d. myocardium
e. endocardium
E
the outermost layer of the heart’s serous pericardium is termed the:
a. visceral pericardium
b. parietal pericardium
c. epicardium
d. myocardium
e. endocardium
B
the heart’s natural pacemaker is termed the:
a. SA node
b. AV node
c. bundle of his/ AV bundle
d. L/R bundle branches
e. purkinje fibres
A
What is most responsible for propelling blood in the arterial system during cardiac diastole
a. skeletal muscle contraction and breathing
b. hydrostatic bp arising from ventricular con.
c. elastic recoil of conducting (elastic) arteries
d. venous return of blood
C