CHAPTER 18 DISORDERS OF BLOOD FLOW AND BLOOD PRESSURE EXAM TEST (STUDY GUIDE )

1.Because cholesterol is insoluble in plasma, it is mainly carried by the lipoprotein: A) IDL. B) HDL. C) LDL. D) VLDL. 2.A major cause of secondary hyperlipoproteinemia is , which increasesthe production of VLDL and conversion to LDL. A) high-calorie diet B) diabetes mellitus C) bile-binding resin D) cholesterol ingestion 3.The most important complication of atherosclerosis is , which may cause occlusion of small heart vessels. A) ulceration B) thrombosis C) fatty streaks D) fibrous plaque 4.A serum marker for systemic inflammation, , is now considered a major risk factor marker for atherosclerosis, and vascular disease. A) leukocytosis B) homocysteine C) serum lipoprotein D) C-reactive protein 5.Small-vessel vasculitides, a group of vascular disorders that cause vasculitis, are mainly mediated by: A) infectious agents. B) tissue necrosis. C) mononuclear cells. D) hypersensitivity reactions. 6.Atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease is symptomatic with at least 50% occlusion. The primary peripheral symptom, due to ischemia, is: A) edema. B) calf pain. C) varicosities. D) strong pulse. 7.Although both are characterized by ischemia, Raynaud phenomenon is caused by , and thromboangiitis obliterans is caused by: A) occlusion; compression. B) thrombi; vasoconstriction. C) vasculitides; hypertension. D) vasospasm; inflammation. 8.Because of its location, the presence of an abdominal aortic aneurysm may first be noticed as: A) constipation. B) indigestion. C) a pulsating mass. D) mid-abdominal pain. 9.By definition, hypertension is systolic blood pressure of mm Hg or higher or diastolic blood pressure of mm Hg or highe