Anatomy of Large Arteries Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the function of large arteries such as the aorta and pulmonary arteries?

To transport oxygen to the lungs

To regulate blood pressure

To remove waste products from the body

To convey blood from the heart to the systemic and pulmonary circulations (correct)

Which arteries are classified as elastic arteries?

The brachiocephalic trunk, common carotid, subclavian, and common iliac arteries (correct)

The femoral, popliteal, and tibial arteries

The radial and ulnar arteries

The coronary and mesenteric arteries

What is the difference between the systemic and pulmonary circulations?

The systemic circulation carries blood from the heart to the lungs, while the pulmonary circulation carries blood from the lungs to the heart

The systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body, while the pulmonary circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs

The systemic circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the body, while the pulmonary circulation carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs (correct)

The systemic circulation carries blood from the lungs to the heart, while the pulmonary circulation carries blood from the body to the heart