Question 1

A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain is a(n)______________________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A temporary interruption of blood flow to...

Question 2

The ____________________ is the largest artery in the body.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is the largest artery in...

Question 3

The ______________________________ brings oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________ brings oxygenated blood to the...

Question 4

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​paralysis on one side of the body

Accepted Answer

Hemiplegia is the term used to describe paralysis on one side of the body.

Answer: I 
 Arteriosclerosis is the hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup, while atherosclerosis refers specifically to the buildup of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries.

Answer: C 
 Dysphasia is a language disorder characterized by difficulty in communication or processing language.

Answer: D 
 Hypoperfusion refers to a decreased blood flow to an organ or tissue.

Answer: E 
 Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

Answer: G
 Vascular refers to the blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Answer: H 
 Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries, which can lead to narrowing and hardening of the arteries.

Answer: J 
 Tunica adventitia is the outermost layer of a blood vessel, which is composed of connective tissue and helps to support the vessel.

Answer: B 
 Arterioles are small arteries that regulate blood flow to the capillary beds.

Answer: F 
 Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, typically caused by a blood clot or mechanical irritation from an IV or catheter.

Question 5

The pressure measured at the moment of the heart's contraction is the ___________________________________,while the lessened force of blood as the ventricles relax is called the ___________________________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pressure measured at the moment of...

Question 6

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​blue appearance to the skin

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis is a blue appearance to the skin caused by oxygen deprivation in the blood.

Answer: G
 Vascular refers to the blood vessels in the body.

Answer: D
 Hypoperfusion refers to a decrease in blood flow to an organ or tissue.

Answer: J
 Tunica adventitia is the outermost layer of a blood vessel, composed of connective tissue that supports and protects the vessel.

Answer: A
 Hemiplegia is a neurological condition that causes paralysis on one side of the body.

Answer: C
 Dysphasia is a difficulty with language or speech, commonly seen in stroke patients.

Answer: H
 Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque builds up inside arteries, leading to decreased blood flow.

Answer: F
 Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, often caused by a blood clot.

Answer: B
 An arteriole is a small branch of an artery responsible for regulating blood flow to capillaries.

Answer: I
 Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the hardening and stiffening of arteries, often associated with aging.

Question 7

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​arterial walls thicken because of a loss of elasticity as aging occurs

Accepted Answer

Arterial walls thicken due to a loss of elasticity as aging occurs is a characteristic of arteriosclerosis.

Answer: H
 Atherosclerosis is a disease where plaque builds up in the walls of arteries, causing them to narrow, which can lead to decreased blood flow and increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Answer: J
 Tunica adventitia is the outermost layer of a blood vessel, composed primarily of collagen fibers and providing structural support.

Question 8

Another term used to describe low blood pressure is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another term used to describe low blood...

Question 9

Another term used to describe high blood pressure is ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another term used to describe high blood...

Question 10

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​inadequate flow of blood to the organs and body systems

Accepted Answer

Hypoperfusion refers to inadequate flow of blood to the organs and body systems.

Answer: H
 Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries, which can lead to restricted blood flow.

Answer: I
 Arteriosclerosis is a broader term used to describe the hardening and thickening of the arteries, which can also lead to restricted blood flow.

Answer: G
 Vascular refers to anything related to blood vessels.

Answer: E
 Cyanosis is the bluish discoloration of the skin that occurs when there is not enough oxygen in the blood.

Answer: B
 Arterioles are small blood vessels that branch off from arteries and help regulate blood flow to different parts of the body.

Answer: A
 Hemiplegia is paralysis of one side of the body.

Answer: C
 Dysphasia is difficulty with speech or language.

Answer: J
 Tunica adventitia is the outermost layer of a blood vessel, which is made up of connective tissue and helps to keep the vessel in place.

Answer: F
 Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, often caused by a blood clot.

Question 11

The ballooning out of an artery and thinning of the artery wall is called a(n)____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ballooning out of an artery and...

Question 12

A loss of speech and memory is called ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A loss of speech and memory is...

Question 13

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​small branch of an artery

Accepted Answer

An arteriole is a small branch of an artery.

Answer: J
 Tunica adventitia refers to the outermost layer of a blood vessel, which is composed of connective tissue and provides support and protection.

Answer: H
 Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of plaque (composed of fats, cholesterol, etc.) inside the arteries, which can lead to reduced blood flow and various health problems.

Answer: I
 Arteriosclerosis is a broad term that refers to the stiffening and hardening of arteries, which can be caused by various factors such as aging, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis.

Answer: F
 Phlebitis refers to the inflammation of a vein, which can cause pain, swelling, and redness.

Note: The other terms listed (hemiplegia, dysphasia, hypoperfusion, cyanosis, and vascular) do not match with the definition provided for "small branch of an artery" and therefore do not have a correct answer listed.

Question 14

A(n)____________________ is the alternating expansion and contraction of an artery as blood flows through it.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is the alternating expansion and contraction...

Question 15

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​blood vessels

Accepted Answer

G) Vascular is the term that directly relates to blood vessels, as it describes anything pertaining to or composed of vessels that carry or circulate fluids, such as blood.

Question 16

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​hardening of the arteries by fat

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis is the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in the artery walls.

Answer: I
 Arteriosclerosis is a general term for hardening and thickening of arteries, including atherosclerosis and other conditions.

Answer: H
 The tunica adventitia is the outer layer of a blood vessel wall, which can be affected by atherosclerosis.

Answer: F
 Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, usually accompanied by pain and swelling.

Answer: G
 Vascular refers to anything related to blood vessels or the circulatory system.

Answer: B
 Arterioles are small blood vessels that branch off from arteries and lead to capillaries.

Answer: D
 Hypoperfusion is a lack of blood flow to a particular organ or part of the body.

Answer: E
 Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood.

Answer: A
 Hemiplegia is paralysis on one side of the body, usually caused by a stroke or brain injury.

Answer: C
 Dysphasia is difficulty speaking or understanding language, often caused by a brain injury or disorder.

Question 17

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​the outer layer of the arterial wall

Accepted Answer

Tunica adventitia is the outermost layer of the arterial wall.

Note: Option A is related to paralysis on one side of the body, option B is a small artery that carries blood between arteries and capillaries, option C is difficulty in speech due to brain damage, option D is reduced blood flow, option E is bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood, option F is inflammation of a vein, option G is related to blood vessels, option H is the buildup of plaque in the arteries, and option I is hardening and thickening of the arterial walls.

Question 18

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​difficulty with speech or inability to say what one wants to say

Accepted Answer

Dysphasia refers to difficulty with speech or inability to say what one wants to say.

Answer: J
 Tunica adventitia is the outermost layer of a blood vessel, also known as the outer coat or tunica externa.

Answer: G
 Vascular pertains to blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Answer: H and I
 Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis both refer to the hardening and narrowing of arteries, but atherosclerosis specifically involves the buildup of plaque in the arteries while arteriosclerosis is a broader term for any hardening or thickening of the arterial walls.

Note: The other terms listed (A, B, D, E, F) do not match the given definition or explanation.

Question 19

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​inflammation of the lining of a vein

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis is inflammation of the lining of a vein.

Answer: J
 Tunica adventitia is the outermost layer of a blood vessel, composed mainly of connective tissue and collagen fibers, and is involved in supporting and protecting the vessel.

Note: The other terms listed are defined as follows:
A) Hemiplegia - paralysis of one side of the body.
B) Arteriole - a small branch of an artery that leads to capillaries.
C) Dysphasia - difficulty with speech or language comprehension.
D) Hypoperfusion - inadequate blood flow to an organ or tissue.
E) Cyanosis - a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen in the blood.
G) Vascular - relating to blood vessels.
H) Atherosclerosis - a disease characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits, cholesterol, and other substances on the inner walls of arteries.
I) Arteriosclerosis - a general term for the thickening and hardening of arteries, often due to age or disease.

Question 20

The ______________________________ takes deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________ takes deoxygenated blood from the...

Quiz 14: Circulation and Blood Vessels

A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain is a(n)______________________________.

The ____________________ is the largest artery in the body.

The ______________________________ brings oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -paralysis on one side of the body

The pressure measured at the moment of the heart's contraction is the _,while the lessened force of blood as the ventricles relax is called the _.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -blue appearance to the skin

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -arterial walls thicken because of a loss of elasticity as aging occurs

Another term used to describe low blood pressure is ____________________.

Another term used to describe high blood pressure is ____________________.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -inadequate flow of blood to the organs and body systems

The ballooning out of an artery and thinning of the artery wall is called a(n)____________________.

A loss of speech and memory is called ____________________.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -small branch of an artery

A(n)____________________ is the alternating expansion and contraction of an artery as blood flows through it.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -blood vessels

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -hardening of the arteries by fat

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -the outer layer of the arterial wall

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -difficulty with speech or inability to say what one wants to say

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -inflammation of the lining of a vein

The ______________________________ takes deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.

Quiz 14: Circulation and Blood Vessels

A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain is a(n)______________________________.​

The ____________________ is the largest artery in the body.​

The ______________________________ brings oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​paralysis on one side of the body

The pressure measured at the moment of the heart's contraction is the ___________________________________,while the lessened force of blood as the ventricles relax is called the ___________________________________.​

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​blue appearance to the skin

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​arterial walls thicken because of a loss of elasticity as aging occurs

Another term used to describe low blood pressure is ____________________.

Another term used to describe high blood pressure is ____________________.​

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​inadequate flow of blood to the organs and body systems

The ballooning out of an artery and thinning of the artery wall is called a(n)____________________.​

A loss of speech and memory is called ____________________.​

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​small branch of an artery

A(n)____________________ is the alternating expansion and contraction of an artery as blood flows through it.​

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​blood vessels

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​hardening of the arteries by fat

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​the outer layer of the arterial wall

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​difficulty with speech or inability to say what one wants to say

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​ -​inflammation of the lining of a vein

The ______________________________ takes deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.​

A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain is a(n)______________________________.

The ____________________ is the largest artery in the body.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -paralysis on one side of the body

The pressure measured at the moment of the heart's contraction is the _,while the lessened force of blood as the ventricles relax is called the _.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -blue appearance to the skin

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -arterial walls thicken because of a loss of elasticity as aging occurs

Another term used to describe high blood pressure is ____________________.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -inadequate flow of blood to the organs and body systems

The ballooning out of an artery and thinning of the artery wall is called a(n)____________________.

A loss of speech and memory is called ____________________.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -small branch of an artery

A(n)____________________ is the alternating expansion and contraction of an artery as blood flows through it.

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -blood vessels

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -hardening of the arteries by fat

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -the outer layer of the arterial wall

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -difficulty with speech or inability to say what one wants to say

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition. -inflammation of the lining of a vein

The ______________________________ takes deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.