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Blood Vascular System Quiz

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Which layer of the blood vessel wall separates the tunica intima from the tunica media?

Endothelium
Internal elastic lamina (correct)
Basal lamina
External elastic lamina

Which layer of the blood vessel wall is primarily composed of smooth muscle cells?

Tunica media (correct)
Subendothelial layer
Tunica intima
Tunica adventitia

Which layer of the blood vessel wall is the innermost layer?

Tunica intima (correct)
Tunica adventitia
Tunica media
Subendothelial layer

Which layer of the blood vessel wall consists of a single layer of squamous epithelial cells?

Tunica intima (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the blood vessel wall is especially well developed in muscular arteries?

Internal elastic lamina (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the urinary system with their descriptions:

Kidneys = On posterior abdominal wall, on each side of vertebral column, extends from level of 12th thoracic vertebra to 3rd lumbar vertebra Ureters = Muscular tubes that convey urine from the kidneys to urinary bladder Urinary Bladder = Stores urine excreted by kidneys before it is expelled through the urethra Urethra = Excretes urine from urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features of the kidneys with their descriptions:

Shape, Size & Features = Bean shape, 2 borders (medial, lateral), 2 surfaces (anterior, posterior), 2 ends (upper, lower) Lateral Border = Convex Medial Border = Convex at both ends and concave in middle Hilum = Passage to renal vessels, nerves, pelvis of kidney Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the kidneys with their descriptions:

Outer Cortex = Outer layer of the kidney Inner Medulla = Inner layer of the kidney Renal Vessels = Pass through the hilum of the kidney Pelvis of Kidney = Passes through the hilum of the kidney Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the urinary system with their lengths or positions:

Ureters = 25 cm in length Kidneys = Extend from level of 12th thoracic vertebra to 3rd lumbar vertebra Right Kidney = Slightly lower than the left kidney Urinary Bladder = Stores urine from the ureters Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the urinary system with their functions:

Kidneys = Excrete urine Ureters = Convey urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder Urinary Bladder = Stores urine from the kidneys Urethra = Excretes urine from the urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

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