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Which layer of the vein is actively thrombogenic?
Which layer of the vein is actively thrombogenic?
- Intima (correct)
- Tunica externa
- Media
- Adventitia
What is the primary factor that causes blood flow in the veins against gravity in the upright position?
What is the primary factor that causes blood flow in the veins against gravity in the upright position?
- Thoracic pressure
- Abdominal pressure
- Venous pumping (correct)
- Arterial inflow
What is the main function of the venous system in terms of blood pressure regulation?
What is the main function of the venous system in terms of blood pressure regulation?
- To increase blood pressure
- To constrict blood vessels
- To act as a reservoir to hold extra blood (correct)
- To directly regulate heart rate
What is the result of competent valves in the venous system?
What is the result of competent valves in the venous system?
Which of the following factors does not directly contribute to blood flow in the veins?
Which of the following factors does not directly contribute to blood flow in the veins?
What is the effect of high intra-abdominal pressure on venous return from the lower limbs?
What is the effect of high intra-abdominal pressure on venous return from the lower limbs?
What is the anatomical location of the femoral vein relative to the superficial femoral artery?
What is the anatomical location of the femoral vein relative to the superficial femoral artery?
Which of the following veins is a tributary of the deep femoral vein?
Which of the following veins is a tributary of the deep femoral vein?
How is the common iliac vein formed?
How is the common iliac vein formed?
What is the structure of the inferior vena cava?
What is the structure of the inferior vena cava?
What is the primary pathway of venous drainage from the lower limb?
What is the primary pathway of venous drainage from the lower limb?
Which of the following veins is responsible for draining the deep muscles of the lateral thigh?
Which of the following veins is responsible for draining the deep muscles of the lateral thigh?
What is the typical number of valves in the femoral vein?
What is the typical number of valves in the femoral vein?
What is the origin of the external iliac vein?
What is the origin of the external iliac vein?
What is the typical pathway of blood flow from the calf muscle pump?
What is the typical pathway of blood flow from the calf muscle pump?
Which of the following is a tributary of the common iliac vein?
Which of the following is a tributary of the common iliac vein?
