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Cardiovascular System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following does NOT influence heart rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed factors influence heart rate (D): temperature (A) via metabolism, emotions (B) via autonomic input, and venous return (C) via preload and Bainbridge reflex.
Question 2 of 5
In response to a decrease in blood pressure, heart rate will ___ and the arterioles will ___
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low BP triggers sympathetic activation: heart rate increases and arterioles constrict (D) to raise BP. A, B, C would lower BP further.
Question 3 of 5
The main systemic arteries branch off of the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The aorta (B) is the main systemic artery, branching into all major systemic arteries. Coronary (A), subclavian (C), and carotid (D) are its branches.
Question 4 of 5
Blood supply to heart vessels is by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The heart’s blood supply comes from coronary arteries (not listed), but vasa vasorum (A) supply vessel walls, and coronary flow (C) nourishes the myocardium. D (both A and C) fits best. Vasa nervosum (B) is fictional.
Question 5 of 5
CCU stands for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CCU typically means coronary care unit (B), specialized for heart conditions like MI. A and D are similar but less specific, C is unrelated.