Blood Vessels: Structure and Function for Sport Performance

Question 1

Which layer of an artery is not present?

Accepted Answer

Tunica serosa

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Tunica intima

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Tunica media

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Tunica adventitia

Question 2

Which type of blood vessel typically has the thickest tunica media?

Accepted Answer

Artery

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Vein

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Capillary

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Arteriole

Question 3

Which type of vein typically contains valves?

Accepted Answer

Both superficial and deep veins

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Superficial veins

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Deep veins

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Neither superficial nor deep veins

Question 4

Which of the following is classified as a vasodilator?

Accepted Answer

Nitric oxide

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Adrenaline

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Noradrenaline

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Epinephrine

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis

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Osteoporosis

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Arthritis

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Diabetes

Question 6

Which of the following is an appropriate treatment option for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers

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Statins

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Aspirin

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Insulin

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a core function of blood vessels within the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

Storage of significant amounts of blood

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Transport of oxygen and nutrients to tissues

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Regulation of blood pressure and blood flow distribution

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Maintenance of body temperature through heat dissipation

Question 8

Compared to arteries, the walls of veins are generally thinner because:

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The lower pressure in veins requires less structural support in the vessel walls.

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Veins carry oxygenated blood, which exerts less pressure on the vessel walls.

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Veins carry deoxygenated blood, which has a lower pressure than oxygenated blood.

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Veins have more valves, which reduce the need for thicker walls.

Question 9

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence blood flow rate through capillaries?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate

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Diameter of the capillary

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Viscosity of the blood

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Osmotic pressure gradient between the capillary and surrounding tissue

Question 10

The primary site for the exchange of nutrients, waste products, and gases between the bloodstream and body tissues is the:

Accepted Answer

Capillaries

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Arteries

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Veins

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Arterioles

Question 11

Which layer of the blood vessel wall is responsible for regulating blood flow?

Accepted Answer

Tunica media

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Tunica adventitia

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Tunica intima

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Tunica elastica externa

Question 12

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

Accepted Answer

Left ventricle

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Right atrium

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Right ventricle

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Left atrium

Question 13

Which substance in the blood is responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin

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Plasma

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Platelets

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White blood cells

Question 14

What is the primary function of plasma in blood?

Accepted Answer

To transport nutrients and waste products

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To regulate body temperature

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To protect against infection

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To lubricate joints

Question 15

Which of the listed is NOT a component of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

Veins

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Lymph nodes

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Lymph capillaries

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Lymphatic vessels

Question 16

The fluid that fills the spaces between tissue cells is known as:

Accepted Answer

Interstitial fluid

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Plasma

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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Lymph

Question 17

Which of the following is a primary function of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Gas exchange

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Temperature regulation

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Nutrient absorption

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Blood clotting

Question 18

Which of the following is not a type of blood vessel within the circulatory system?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic vessel

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Capillary

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Artery

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Vein

Question 19

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

Accepted Answer

Artery

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Aorta

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Capillary

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Vein

Question 20

Identify the largest blood vessel in the human body that carries oxygenated blood from the heart.

Accepted Answer

Aorta

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Carotid artery

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Pulmonary artery

Question 21

Which layer of a blood vessel wall is composed primarily of smooth muscle and responsible for regulating blood flow?

Accepted Answer

Tunica media

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Tunica intima

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Tunica adventitia

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Tunica serosa

Question 22

Which type of blood vessel has the narrowest diameter and facilitates the exchange of substances between the blood and tissues?

Accepted Answer

Capillary

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Artery

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Vein

Question 23

Which of the following is a primary function of capillaries?

Accepted Answer

Exchange of nutrients and waste products

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Transport of oxygen

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Regulation of blood pressure

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Protection against blood loss

Question 24

Identify the type of blood vessel responsible for carrying blood back to the heart from the body's tissues?

Accepted Answer

Vein

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Artery

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Aorta

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Capillary

Question 25

Which type of blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the heart muscle itself?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery

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Aorta

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Carotid artery

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Pulmonary artery