Homework: Chapter 14 and 15

Which of the choices listed below is/are function(s) of lymph nodes? 1 filter microbes and foreign substances from lymph 2 site of antibody formation 3 site of B cell proliferation 4 site where proliferation of T cells can occur 5 site of plasma cell development

- filter microbes and foreign substances from lymph -site of antibody formation -site of B cell proliferation -site where proliferation of T cells can occur -site of plasma cell development

What are some veins that are located in the upper extremities?

-basilica -cephalic -radial

What are some of the arties that are unpaired visceral branches of the abdominal aorta...

-celiac trunk -superior mesenteric -inferior mesenteric

The hepatic portal system is important because blood reaching the liver...

-converts glucose into glycogen for storage. -detoxifies harmful substances. -destroys bacteria.

What are the direct branches of the aortic arch?

-left subclavian artery -left common carotid artery -brachiocephalic trunk

What areas does the thoracic aorta supply:

-pericardium -bronchi of lungs -superior and posterior surfaces of the diaphragm -esophagus

The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from ...

-right upper limb -right side of chest -right side of the head and neck

What are some parts of the hepatic portal vein?

-splenic vein -superior and inferior mesenteric vein

The integument and superficial muscles of the lateral aspect of the upper limb are drained directly by the...

cephalic veins

The thoracic (left lymphatic) duct begins as a dilation called the _____.

cisterna chyli

The abdominal aorta splits first into right and left _________ arteries.

common iliac

Muscles of the thigh (quadriceps, adductors, and hamstrings) femur, and ligaments and tendons around the knee joint receive blood directly from the...

femoral arteries

Capillaries found in the kidneys, choroid plexuses of the ventricles in the brain, and most endocrine glands are most likely to be:

fenestrated capillaries

The external iliac vein is formed by the union of the _____ vein and the _____vein.

great saphenous; femoral

The __________ directly supplies all organs of the gastrointestinal tract from the transverse colon to the rectum.

inferior mesenteric artery

All blood from the abdomen, pelvis, and lower limbs arrive in the heart via the...

inferior vena cava

Venous blood from the buttocks, urinary bladder, uterus, and prostate gland is returned via the...

internal iliac

Which vein of the head is the major drainage pathway from the brain?

internal jugular veins

The thoracic (left lymphatic) duct receives lymph from...

left lower limb -right side of the body inferior to the limbs -lefts side of the head and neck

All lymph is returned to the cardiovascular system via the ...

lymphatic ducts

The lining of the respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and urinary tracts contains lymphatic tissue of the type called:

lymphatic nodules

Which of the veins of the upper limb is commonly punctured for an injection, transfusion, or removal of a blood sample?

median cubital

Which vein of the head is the major drainage pathway from the deep muscles in the neck and cervical vertebrae?

vertebral veins

The _____ artery is located in the cervical transverse foramina.

vertebral

How is the azygos system related to the inferior vena cava?

It receives blood from the lower limbs and abdomen and returns it to the hear via the superior vena cava

What is the role of the thymus in immunity?

T cells mature here

Which of the following accurately describe a true difference between arteries and veins?

Veins are thin-walled whereas arteries are thick-walled

The superior mesenteric artery branches from the...

abdominal aorta

What structures do the suprarenal veins drain?

adrenal glands

Blood flows through the following vessels in what order? 1. arteriole 2. capillary 3. thoroughfare channel 4. metarteriole 5. venule

arteriole>metarteriole>capillary>venule

The thoracic, shoulder, and muscles of the scapula and humerus receive blood directly from the...

axillary artery

At the base of the brain, the two vertebral arteries merge to form the _________ artery.

basilar

Blindness or other visual disturbances will arise following a blockage of the posterior cerebral arteries. These arteries branch directly from the

basilar artery

The head, neck, upper limbs, mammary glands, and superior thorax are directly drained by the

brachiocephalic veins

What is the correct route that a drop of blood would follow as it flows through the following vessels? 1. external iliac artery 2. popliteal artery 3. anterior tibial artery 4. common iliac artery 5. femoral artery 6. dorsalis pedis (right dorsal artery of foot) artery

common iliac artery> external iliac artery> femoral artery> popliteal artery> anterior tibial artery> dorsalis pedis artery

What is the correct route that a drop of blood would follow as it flows through the following vessels? 1. ulnar vein 2. palmar venous arch 3. brachial vein 4. subclavian vein 5. axillary vein 6. brachiocephalic vein

palmar venous arch> ulnar vein> brachial vein> axillary vein> subclavian vein> brachiocephalic vein

A thrombus (blood clot) formed in the knee during knee surgery has the potential to travel to the lung causing a pulmonary embolism (PE) via which of the following circulatory route?

popliteal vein; common iliac vein; inferior vena cava; pulmonary trunk

What structures do the lumbar veins drain?

posterior and lateral abdominal muscle wall, lumbar vertebrae, spinal cord

The posterior and lateral muscle compartments of the leg, plantar muscles of the foot, tibia, fibula, tarsal, metatarsal, and phalangeal bones all receive blood directly from the...

posterior tibial arteries

Red pulp in the spleen functions to..

remove ruptured, worn out, or defective blood cells

The brachiocephalic trunk gives rise directly to the...

right subclavian artery

The right lymphatic duct drains lymph into the bloodstream at the junction of the right internal jugular vein and the _____.

right subclavian vein

What is the correct route that a drop of blood would follow as it flows through the following vessels? 1. superior vena cava 2. internal jugular vein 3. sigmoid sinuses 4. subclavian vein 5. brachiocephalic vein

sigmoid sinuses> internal jugular vein> subclavian vein> brachiocephalic vein> superior vena cava

The innermost layer of blood vessels is composed of:

simple squamous epithelium

Blood supply for the pancreas, spleen and stomach comes from the _____ artery.

splenic

Which two veins unite to form the hepatic portal vein?

superior mesenteric and splenic

Trace the flow of venous blood draining from the small intestine back to the heart.

superior mesenteric vein, hepatic portal vein, liver, hepatic veins, inferior vena cava, heart

How do lymphatic vessels differ in structure from veins?

they have thinner walls and more valves

What is the correct route that a drop of blood would follow as it flows through the following vessels? 1. inferior vena cava 2. thoracic aorta 3. renal artery 4. abdominal aorta 5. renal vein

thoracic aorta>abdominal aorta>renal aorta>renal vein>inferior vena cava

The layer(s) of an artery wall that is/are responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation is/are the...

tunica media