Chapter 19 Multiple Choice (Blood Vessels)

Histologically, the ________ is squamous epithelium supported by a sparse connective tissue layer. A) tunica intima B) tunica media C) tunica externa D) tunica adventitia

A

The abdominal aorta splits into which vessels? A) right and left common iliac arteries B) right and left subclavian arteries C) right and left common carotid arteries D) right and left femoral arteries

A

Vessels that carry blood away from the heart and are named by the organs they supply (renal) are _________. A) elastic arteries B) muscular arteries C) arterioles D) capillaries

B

Which statement best describes arteries? A) All carry oxygenated blood to the heart. B) All carry blood away from the heart. C) All contain valves to prevent the backflow of blood. D) Only large arteries are lined with endothelium.

B

Due to the branching of arteries the type of arteries that would be most numerous would be ________. A) muscular arteries B) elastic arteries C) arterioles D) pulmonary arteries

C

Which blood vessels lack elastic tissue? A) muscular arteries and arterioles B) venules and veins C) capillaries and venules D) arterioles and capillaries

C

Which of the following contain oxygenated blood? A) pulmonary trunk B) lobar arteries C) pulmonary veins D) pulmonary arteries

C

Permitting the exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of ________. A) arterioles B) arteries C) veins D) capillaries

D

Which of the following is least involved in pulmonary circulation? A) right ventricle B) pulmonary arteries and veins C) left atrium D) superior vena cava

D

Which of the following statements regarding the hepatic portal system is FALSE? A) It carries nutrients, toxins, and microorganisms to the liver for processing. B) Its major vessels are the superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric, and splenic veins. C) It consists of a vein connecting two capillary beds together. D) It branches off of the inferior vena cava.

D

largest artery of the body

aorta

runs through the armpit area, giving off branches to the axillae, chest wall, and shoulder girdle

axillary artery

artery usually ausculated to take the blood pressure

brachial artery

gives rise to the right common carotid and right subclavian artery

brachiocephalic trunk

large unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta that supplies the liver, stomach, and spleen

celiac trunk

supplies the duodenum and stomach

common hepatic artery

supplies a lower limb

external iliac artery

drains the scalp

external jugular vein

Arterial pressure in the pulmonary circulation is much higher than in the systemic circulation because of its proximity to the heart.

false

major artery of the thigh

femoral artery

supplies the distal areas of the large intestine

inferior mesenteric artery

major supply to the cerebral hemispheres

internal carotid artery

supplies pelvic structures

internal iliac artery

carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs

pulmonary trunk

carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs

pulmonary vein

common site to take the pulse

radial artery

artery that does not anastomose

renal artery

supplies the kidney

renal artery

drains an upper extremity, a deep vein

subclavian vein

supplies the small intestine

superior mesenteric artery

receives blood from all areas superior to the diaphragm, except the heart wall

superior vena cava

An obstruction in the superior vena cava would decrease the flow of blood from the head and neck to the heart.

true

The pulmonary circulation does not directly serve the metabolic needs of body tissues.

true