circulatory system Q8

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Questions and Answers

the thoracic duct drains at?

the junction between left subclavian vein and left external jugular vein.

the external jugular vein on both side join with/meet at?

subclavian vein.

what does IVC drain?

all abdominal part and lower limb T8

what's the function of the pulmonary trunk?

it exits the heart from the right ventricle after the pulmonary valve- taking the deoxygenated blood to lungs to be oxygenated. Signup and view all the answers

list the division of the pulmonary trunk ?

under arch of aorta, pulmonary trunk divide into right pulmonary artery which divides further into 2 right pulmonary arteries that enters (helium of the R lung). divide also into L pulmonary artery which also divides into 2 L pulmonary arteries that enter (helium of L lung) Signup and view all the answers

what supplies the LA with oxygenated blood?

the right and left pulmonary veins from each helium of the lung. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Thoracic Duct Drainage

The thoracic duct, the largest lymphatic vessel, empties into the junction of the left subclavian vein and the left internal jugular vein.

External Jugular Vein Junction

The external jugular veins on both sides of the neck converge and join the subclavian veins.

IVC Drainage

The inferior vena cava (IVC) drains blood from the lower limbs, pelvis, and abdomen.

Pulmonary Trunk Function

The pulmonary trunk carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

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Pulmonary Trunk Division

The pulmonary trunk divides into the right and left pulmonary arteries. Each of these arteries branches further, supplying the right and left lungs separately.

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