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What is the primary function of the Tunica Media in blood vessels?
What is the primary function of the Tunica Media in blood vessels?
Which artery supplies blood to the intestines?
Which artery supplies blood to the intestines?
Which structure is supplied by the Celiac Trunk?
Which structure is supplied by the Celiac Trunk?
What type of connective tissue is found in the Tunica Externa?
What type of connective tissue is found in the Tunica Externa?
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Which artery is responsible for supplying blood to the upper limb?
Which artery is responsible for supplying blood to the upper limb?
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Study Notes
Blood Vessel Layers
- The tunica interna is the innermost layer, thin and provides elasticity.
- The tunica media is the middle layer, responsible for vasoconstriction (narrowing of the blood vessel).
- The tunica externa is the outermost layer, providing structural support.
Arteries Supplying Specific Structures
- Upper Limb: Subclavian Artery
- Head & Brain: Common Carotid Artery
- Lower Limb/Pelvis: Common Iliac Artery
- Intestines: Superior Mesenteric Artery
- Spine: Vertebral Artery
- Anterior/Lateral Arm: Cephalic Vein (Note: veins are not the primary vessels supplying blood. Veins primarily drain blood from regions.)
- Liver, Spleen, Stomach: Celiac Artery
Abdominal Aorta Branches
- The celiac trunk supplies the liver, gallbladder, stomach, and spleen.
- The superior mesenteric artery supplies the small intestine and portions of the large intestine.
- The inferior mesenteric artery supplies portions of the large intestine.
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Test your knowledge on the layers of blood vessels and the specific arteries supplying various structures in the body. This quiz covers the tunica layers, the major arteries of the upper and lower limbs, and branches of the abdominal aorta. Perfect for students studying human anatomy and physiology.