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100 Questions on the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Peripheral resistance to blood flow comes about because of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peripheral resistance arises primarily from friction between blood and vessel walls, especially in arterioles, where resistance is highest due to their small diameter.
Question 2 of 5
What is meant by the concept 'venous return mechanism'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venous return refers to blood movement back to the heart, facilitated by muscular activity and vessel mechanisms.
Question 3 of 5
Coronary vessels are found in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coronary vessels are primarily located in the epicardium, supplying blood to the myocardium.
Question 4 of 5
An increase in left atrial pressure is most likely to occur in which of the following heart murmurs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mitral regurgitation causes blood to flow back into the left atrium, increasing its pressure.
Question 5 of 5
What is the resting membrane potential of the sinus nodal fibers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The resting membrane potential of sinus nodal fibers is approximately -55 mV (assuming a typo in options; corrected to -55 mV).