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The myogenic mechanism counters changes in blood flow through capillary beds by altering arterial resistance.

A) True
B) False

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Hypertension is defined as:


A) low blood pressure.
B) high blood sugar.
C) high blood pressure.
D) excess aldosterone.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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What is edema?


A) dehydration
B) net filtration pressure
C) absorption
D) swelling

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The outward force that blood exerts on the walls of blood vessels is:


A) resistance.
B) blood flow.
C) cardiac output.
D) blood pressure.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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The azygos system collects blood from the:


A) posterior thoracic and abdominal walls.
B) abdominopelvic cavity.
C) anterior thoracic and abdominal walls.
D) superior thoracic cavity.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Fenestrations in capillaries are small pores that allow water and small substances to move through freely.

A) True
B) False

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