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anatomy of b vessels
st430 predictor test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| through which blood vessels does blood flow on its way from the right jugular vein to the coronary arteries? | right subclavian vein |
| blood pressure is lowest in the: | inferior vena cava |
| circulation in the foot is assessed by palpating this artery: | dorsalis pedis |
| through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the aortic arch to the kidney? | ascending aorta |
| which of the following is least true of the circle of willis? | oxygenated blood is delivered to the circle of willis by the jugulars |
| which of the following is true about the anterior and posterior tibial arteries? they: | give rise to arteries that supply the foot |
| which of the following is true of both aortic arch and the right brachiocephalic arteries? both: | give rise to the left and right common carotid arteries |
| the adventitia, media, and intima are: | layers of the blood vessels. |
| which of the following structures serves as the "lungs" for the fetus? | placenta |
| the correct flow of blood is: thoracic aorta-> abdominal aorta ->common iliac artery-> | external iliac artery |
| the capillaries are color-coded red to purple to blue, thereby reflecting: | the diffusion of oxygen from the blood into the tissues |
| which blood vessel carries unoxygenated blood? | pulmonary artery |
| through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the inferior vena cava to the right internal carotid artery? | vertebral artery |
| the_______artery extends as the axillary artery: | subclavian |
| the subclavian artery is: | a branch of the aorta that supplies the upper extremity |
| which of the following blood vessels can withstand the highest blood pressure? | artery |
| the brachial, radial, and ulnar arteries: | supply the arm |
| which of the following is true of the venae cavae? | most veins directly or indirectly drain into the venae cavae |
| what type of blood vessel is described as follows: carries blood toward the heart; called capacitance or storage vessels; contains valve? | vein |
| which vein begins in the foot, ascends along the medial side, and merges with the femoral vein to become the external iliac vein? | saphenous |
| which of the following vessels carries unoxygenated blood from the liver to the inferior vena cava? | hepatic veins |
| which of the following is true of the tunica media? | it contains vascular smooth muscle |
| what is the artery that supplies the head and neck region? | carotid |
| the correct flow of blood is: placenta->umbilical vein->ductus venosus-> | inferior vena cava |
| what vein is formed by the merger of the two common iliac veins? | inferior vena cava |
| these veins carry oxygenated blood. | pulmonary and umbilical veins |
| which is the longest vein in the body that is located in the lower extremity? | saphenous |
| which of the following emerges from the descending aorta? | common iliac arteries |
| the function of the arterioles is directly related to the: | amount of vascular smooth muscle in the arteriolar walls |
| the radial, median cubital, and basilic veins: | are found in the arms |
| through which blood vessel does blood flow on its way from the axillary vein to the right atrium? | subclavian veins |
| through which blood vessel does blood flow on its way from the subclavian vein to the left common carotid artery? | ascending aorta |
| through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the hepatic vein to the brachial artery? | descending aorta |
| through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the right axillary vein to the right axillary artery? | right common carotid artery |
| the carotid and vertebral arteries supply the: | brain |
| which of the following is true of both vertebral and common carotid arteries? both: | supply oxygenated blood to the circle of willis |
| through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the left ventricle to the right subclavian artery? | axillary artery |
| which of the following does not describe the aorta? | portal |
| if this fetal heart structure failed to close after birth, blood would shunt from the left atrium into the right atrium | foramen ovale |
| which of the following is true of the hepatic portal system? | the hepatic portal system delivers blood rich in digestive end products to the liver for metabolic processing |
| in which condition is the pedal pulse absent? | occlusion of the arteries of the leg |
| the characteristics of the arteriole that allows it to function as a resistance vessel is its: | smooth muscle |
| what is the "main vein that drains the brain"? | jugular |
| what is the function of the foramen ovale? | shunts blood from the fetal right atrium to the left atrium |
| which of the following should be colored blue? | jugulars |
| which of the following is a function of the hepatic veins? | drain blood from the liver and deliver it to the inferior vena cava |
| which of the following true of these vascular structures: coronary sinus, pulmonary artery, umbilical arteries, and venae cavae? they all: | carry unoxygenated blood |
| which of the following is the correct sequence regarding blood flow in the fetal circulation? | right ventricle, pulmonary artery, ductus arteriosus, aorta |
| the three groups of blood vessels that are associated with the hepatic circulation include the hepatic artery, the hepatic veins, and the ______________ | hepatic portal system |
| the common iliac veins drain unoxygenated blood into the: | inferior vena cava |
| the splanchnic circulation: | refers to the blood vessels that supply the stomach, spleen, pancreas, and intestines |
| if the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth, blood shunts from the aorta to the: | pulmonary artery |
| which of the following is true of the aorta? | it is the largest artery from which most other arteries originate |
| the ductus arterios: | diverts blood away from the fetal lungs |
| the subclavian veins: | deliver blood to the brachiocephalic veins |
| which of the following is most likely to cause portal vein hypertension? | cirrhosis of the liver |
| which of the following is a short artery that further divides into the gastric, splenic, and hepatic arteries? | celiac trunk |
| the delivery of portal blood to the liver is especially important because it because the liver plays a critical role in: | the metabolism of glucose, fats and protein |
| which of the following veins drains blood that is rich in digestive end products specifically from the small intestine and first part of the large intestine? | superior mesenteric vein |
| which part of the aorta is located in the abdominal cavity? | descending aorta |
| what are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart? | arteries |
| all arteries directly or indirectly emerge from which large artery? | aorta |
| which of the following represents a correct direction of blood flow? | capillaries to venules to veins |
| through which blood vessel does blood flow on its way from the pulmonary veins to the right internal carotid artery? | right brachiocephalic artery |
| which of the following are branches of the ascending aorta? | coronary arteries |
| what is the fetal structure that connects the umbilical vein with the inferior vena cava? | ductus venosus |
| these blood vessels are the smallest and most numerous and are composed of a single layer of endothelium | capillaries |
| which of the following blood vessels are called capacitance vessels? | veins |
| the femoral vein enters the pelvic cavity as the external iliac vein and drains into the: | common iliac vein |
| through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the ascending aorta to the dorsalis pedis? | celiac trunk |
| an occlusion of this blood vessel is most apt to cause difficulties in cognition | common carotid artery |
| which of the following is true of the renal arteries? | they emerge from the abdominal aorta |
| which of the following is least true of the common iliac arteries? | contain large valves that direct blood into the femoral arteries |
| elevated pressure of the right atrium is most apt to cause: | distension of the jugular vein |
| the tibial, peroneal, and popliteal veins: | are found in the lower extremities |
| which blood vessel name means "slumber"? if pressure is exerted over this vessel, the patient may lose consciousness | carotid artery |
| the correct flow of blood is: axillary vein -> subclavian vein -> brachiocephalic vein -> superior vena cava -> | right atrium |
| through which blood vessels does blood not flow on its way from the common iliac vein to the left common carotid artery? | right brachiocephalic artery |
| the arterioles act as resistance vessels because of the: | contractile activity of the vascular smooth muscle |
| which condition is caused by defective valves in the lower leg veins? | varicose veins |
| the renal arteries: | deliver oxygenated blood to the kidneys |
| which of the following is true regarding fetal structures? | the ductus arteriosus connects two fetal blood vessels |
| which artery is most often used to evaluate the pulse? | radial |
| which blood vessels have very thin walls and are called the exchange vessels? | capillaries |
| which of the following is true of the celiac trunk? | it branches off the descending aorta |
| which of the following is caused by the vibrations of the blood vessel walls and reflects heart rate? | pulse |
| which fetal blood vessel is oxygen concentration greatest? | umbilical vein |
| what commonly happens diagnostically at the radial artery? | the pulse is determined. |
| which of the following is descriptive of the celiac trunk? | gives rise to the gastric, splenic and hepatic arteries |
| through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the veins of the small intestine to the right atrium? | hepatic artery |
| which of the following is not true of the portal vein? | it drains blood from the liver and empties it into the inferior vena cava |
| which of the following best describes an artery? | blood vessels that carries blood away from the heart |
| a ductus arteriosus that fails to close after birth: | allows blood to shunt from the aorta to the pulmonary artery |
| what is the largest vein in the body? | vena cava |
| the merger of these two arteries forms the basilar artery: | vertebral arteries |
| which of the following blood vessels is not located in the head or neck region? | common iliac arteries |
| the saphenous vein: | extends from the foot to the thigh |
| the correct flow of blood is: ascending aorta-> arch of the aorta -> descending aorta ->________artery | common iliac |
| which of the following is true? | both the vertebral arteries and the internal carotid arteries carry oxygenated blood to the brain. |
| arterioles spend most of their time: | contacting and relaxing. |
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