blood vessel quiz

The form of circulatory shock known as hypovolemic shock is ________.

shock that results from large-scale loss of blood volume, or after severe vomiting or diarrhea

under sympathetic control, what artery would you expect a response from

muscular arteries and arterioles

what process provides a long term response to changes in blood pressure

renal regulation

fenestrated capillaries

are not found in the brain occur in glomerular capillaries of the kidneys

Permitting the exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of ________.

capillaries

what is likely due to vigorous exercise

capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood

The baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch are sensitive to which of the following?

changes in arterial pressure

what are short term responses to changes in BP

chemoreceptor initiated reflexes baroreceptor initiated reflexes neural controls adrenal medullary mechanism

in the red bone marrow, newly formed blood cells enter the circulation. you would expect to see many ______ types of capillaries in red bone marrow.

sinusoid capillaries

which tunic of an artery is most responsible for maintaining blood pressure and continuous circulation of blood

tunica media

Factors that aid venous return include all except ________.

urinary output (includes activity of skeletal muscles, pressure changing in thoracic cavity, venous valves)