Question 1

The effect of alpha stimulation causes:

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased blood pressure.
B)   decreased heart rate.
C)   increased bronchial dilation.
D)   increased blood pressure.

Question 2

The valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   aortic valve.
B)   tricuspid valve.
C)   mitral valve.
D)   pulmonic valve.

Question 3

The only vein that carries oxygenated blood is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   lateral marginal vein.
B)   pulmonary vein.
C)   inferior vena cava.
D)   great cardiac vein.

Question 4

The term that defines the volume of blood pumped out of one ventricle of the heart in a single beat or contraction is:

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiac volume.
B)   input volume.
C)   preload volume.
D)   stroke volume.

Question 5

The ________ is directly affected by the exact volume of blood that returns to the right atrium.

Accepted Answer

A)   afterload
B)   middleload
C)   preload
D)   postload

Exam 2: Cardiovascular Physiology: Function

The effect of alpha stimulation causes: