Cardiovascular Prove Mastery level 2

The path of blood flow within the systemic vascular system is:

• arterioles, arteries, capillary beds, venules, veins
• arteries, arterioles, capillary beds, venules, veins
• arterioles, arteries, capillary beds, veins, venules
• arterioles, arteries, venules, veins, capillary beds

In which of the following blood vessels is blood pressure the highest?

• veins
• arteries
• capillaries
• vena cava

Blood within the pulmonary veins returns to the:

• right atrium
• left atrium
• right ventricle
• left ventricle

Which vessel receives oxygenated blood directly from the lungs?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

Which vessel delivers oxygenated blood to the body?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

Where does blood go after leaving the vessel identified as "D"?

• to the body
• to the lungs
• to the right atrium
• to the left ventricle

Which labeled structure prevents the eversion (prolapse) of the AV valves into the atrium during ventricular contraction?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

What is the function of the structure labeled "G"?

• pumps blood to the lungs
• pumps blood to the body
• receives blood from the lungs
• receives blood from the body

Identify the structure labeled "H"

• right atrium
• right ventricle
• left ventricle
• pulmonary trunk

Identify the structure labeled "A"

• left atrium
• left ventricle
• aorta
• right atrium