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Fenetstrated elastic membranes are typical for the arteries of muscle type.
Question 2
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Continuous capillaries consist of an endothelial layer, its underlying basal lamina and associated pericytes within the basal lamina.
Question 3
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Pericytes are associated cells with the basal lamina of the endothelial cells of capillaries.
Question 4
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Adipose tissue is found in the epicardium.
Question 5
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In the region of fossa ovalis in septum interatriale there is no myocardium.
Question 6
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The atrioventricular node is situated in its subendocardial location.
Question 7
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The valves of the veins are double folding of tunica intima.
Question 8
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The right ventricle of the heart at cross section has semi-lunar shape.
Question 9
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There is adipose tissue in the heart epicardium.
Question 10
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The left ventricle of the heart at cross section has semilunar shape
Question 11
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There is adipose tissue in the heart endocardium
Question 12
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The lining of the inner walls of the heart's chambers is termed the visceral pericardium
Question 13
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Subendothelium of blood vessels is:
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Loose connective tissue without blood vessels
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Loose connective tissue with blood vessels
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Loose connective tissue with glands
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Muscle tissue
Question 14
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Tunica media of the aorta is made of:
Question 15
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If the heart's natural pacemaker fails to fire, then:
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No blood would enter the atria
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No blood would enter the ventricles
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The node on the floor of the right atrium would act as a secondary pacemaker
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The node on the floor of the left ventricle would act as a secondary pacemaker
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The person would die within minutes
Question 16
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Which tunic of an artery contains endothelium?
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Tunica interna/intima
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Tunica media
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Tunica externa
Question 17
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The exchange of gases and nutrients between blood and tissues is a major function of:
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Arterioles
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Arteries
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Capillaries
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Veins
Question 18
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Which of the following statements best describe arteries?
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All arteries carry oxygenated blood towards the heart
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All arteries contain valves to prevent the back-flow of blood
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All arteries carry blood away from the heart
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Only large arteries are lined with endothelium
Question 19
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The circulatory pathway that carries blood from the digestive tract towards the liver is termed the:
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Coronary circuit
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Cerebral Circuit
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Hepatic Portal Circuit
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Pulmonary circuit
Question 20
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Immediately following strenuous and vigorous exercise, which of the following is most likely to occur?
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Blood will be rapidly diverted to the digestive organs
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The skin will be cold and clammy
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Capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood
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Blood flow to the kidneys quickly increases
Question 21
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The lining of the inner walls of the heart's chambers is termed the:
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Visceral pericardium
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Serous pericardium
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Epicardium
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Myocardium
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Endocardium
Question 22
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The outermost layer of the heart's serous pericardium is termed the:
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Visceral pericardium
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Parietal pericardium
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Epicardium
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Myocardium
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Endocardium
Question 23
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The heart's natural pacemaker is termed the:
Question 24
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What is most responsible for propelling blood in the arterial system during cardiac diastole?
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Skeletal muscle contraction and breathing
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Hydrostatic blood pressure arising from ventricular contraction
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Elastic recoil of conducting (elastic) arteries
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Venous return of blood
Question 25
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Typical for myocardium is:
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3 types of muscle tissue cells; Cardiac myocytes, Purkinje cells, myocardial endocrine cells
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Myocardium of the ventricle is organised in 2 layers
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Myocardium of the ventricles is organised in 3 layers
Question 26
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The elements of the fenestrated capillaries are: