Question 1

What occurs during the time between the first heart sound and the second heart sound?

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A)   ventricular systole
B)   ventricular diastole
C)   ventricular filling
D)   atrial systole
E)   the P wave of the ECGF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

The "pacemaker" of the heart is the

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A)   right bundle branch.
B)   left bundle branch.
C)   AV node.
D)   SA node.
E)   PM node.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following areas of the conduction system would produce spontaneous action potentials most frequently if the SA node were not functioning?

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A)   AV bundle
B)   Purkinje fibers
C)   AV node
D)   bundle branch
E)   the pacemakerF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

If the heart receives more sympathetic stimulation than parasympathetic stimulation, the heart will

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A)   increase its rate and force of contraction.
B)   contract with greater force but at a slower rate.
C)   decrease both its rate and force of contraction.
D)   contract with less force but at a faster rate.
E)   decrease rate, but increase force of contraction.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

What event(s)  occur during the QRS complex of an ECG?

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A)   depolarization of the atria
B)   repolarization of the ventricles
C)   depolarization of the atria and repolarization of the ventricles
D)   depolarization of the ventricles and repolarization of the atriaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Another name for the visceral pericardium is the

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A)   endocardium.
B)   epicardium.
C)   isocardium.
D)   myocardium.
E)   visocardium.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The _______ carries blood from the left ventricle to the body.

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The answer of The _______ carries blood from the left...

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a major opening into the right atrium?

Accepted Answer

A)   pulmonary vein
B)   inferior vena cava
C)   superior vena cava
D)   coronary sinusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

During hemorrhagic shock in which blood pressure is decreased, which of the regulatory mechanisms is most important is increasing cardiac output to help maintain blood pressure?

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A)   increased sympathetic stimulation of the heart
B)   increase venous return
C)   increase in parasympathetic stimulation of the heart
D)   increase vagal stimulation of the heart
E)   increase in the amplitude of the heart soundsF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

When a pacemaker potential in the SA node reaches threshold,

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A)   the permeability to K+ ions increases.
B)   many voltage-gated Ca2+ channels open.
C)   voltage-gated Ca2+ channels close.
D)   RMP has been restored.
E)   permeability of the cell does not change.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following events occurs first?

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A)   threshold
B)   depolarization
C)   early repolarization
D)   final repolarization
E)   pacemaker potentialF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Match the drug with its effects.
-calcium channel blocker

Accepted Answer

A)  binds to epinephrine receptors
B)  prevents clot formation
C)  can reduce calcium diffusion rate into myocardial cells
D)  frequently given to people with restricted coronary blood flow in order to reduce preload
E)  used to treat high blood pressureF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Match the condition with the description.
-bradycardia

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A)  allows blood to flow from the aorta to the pulmonary trunk
B)  a blood clot in a coronary vessel
C)  indicates low oxygen levels in peripheral blood vessels
D)  no rhythmic contractions of the myocardium
E)  heart rate less than 60 beats/minuteF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Afterload is

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A)   the name given to an increase in end-diastolic volume.
B)   the arterial pressure that the ventricles must overcome to eject blood.
C)   the amount cardiac output must increase during exercise.
D)   another name for venous return.
E)   the extent to which ventricular walls are stretched.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Use the following key to mark the most correct answer.
-(1)  heart rate after stimulation of the cardiac nerves;
(2)  heart rate after stimulation of the vagus nerve
A

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose A if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)  Choose B if the first item is less than the second item.
C)  Choose C if the first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.D) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 16

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-tricuspid valve

Accepted Answer

A)  located between the right atrium and the right ventricle
B)  has only two valve flaps
C)  located at the opening to the aorta
D)  a depression in the atrial septum
E)  ridges and columns on the interior walls of ventriclesF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Occlusion of which of the following would primarily damage the posterior wall of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)   circumflex artery
B)   pulmonary artery
C)   right marginal artery
D)   coronary sinus artery
E)   right coronary arteryF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

The cardiac electrical impulse normally begins spontaneously in the SA node because

Accepted Answer

A)   of the superior location of the SA node in the right atrium.
B)   the SA node is the only area of the heart capable of spontaneous depolarization.
C)   of the rich sympathetic innervation of the SA node.
D)   this area produces action potentials more rapidly than any other portion of the conduction system.
E)   of action potentials from the cardioregulatory center.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

What action is most responsible for the resting membrane potential in cardiac muscle cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   movement of K+ through voltage-gated K+ channels
B)   movement of Na+ through open Na+ channels
C)   movement of Ca2+ through voltage-gated Ca2+ channels.
D)   closing of Na+ and K+ voltage-gated channelsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

Use the following two choices:
- ↓\downarrow↓  blood oxygen levels

Accepted Answer

A)  ↑ heart rate
B)  ↓ heart rate C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Exam 20: Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Which of the following is NOT a major opening into the right atrium?

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Match the drug with its effects. -calcium channel blocker

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -tricuspid valve

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What event(s) occur during the QRS complex of an ECG?

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Which of the following events occurs first?

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During hemorrhagic shock in which blood pressure is decreased, which of the regulatory mechanisms is most important is increasing cardiac output to help maintain blood pressure?

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Which of the following areas of the conduction system would produce spontaneous action potentials most frequently if the SA node were not functioning?

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Match the condition with the description. -bradycardia

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When a pacemaker potential in the SA node reaches threshold,

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What action is most responsible for the resting membrane potential in cardiac muscle cells?

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The _______ carries blood from the left ventricle to the body.

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The cardiac electrical impulse normally begins spontaneously in the SA node because

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Use the following two choices: - ↓\downarrow↓ blood oxygen levels

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Use the following key to mark the most correct answer. -(1) heart rate after stimulation of the cardiac nerves; (2) heart rate after stimulation of the vagus nerve A

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If the heart receives more sympathetic stimulation than parasympathetic stimulation, the heart will

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What occurs during the time between the first heart sound and the second heart sound?

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Afterload is

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The "pacemaker" of the heart is the

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Occlusion of which of the following would primarily damage the posterior wall of the heart?

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Another name for the visceral pericardium is the

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