11 Questions
Which artery arises from the aortic arch?
Left subclavian artery
What is the name of the artery that branches into the anterior cerebral artery and the middle cerebral artery?
Internal carotid artery
Which artery supplies blood to the stomach?
Left gastric artery
What is the name of the artery that supplies blood to the kidneys?
Renal artery
Which artery is formed by the union of the vertebral arteries?
Basilar artery
Which artery is responsible for supplying blood to the upper limbs?
Subclavian artery
Which of the following veins drains blood from the head?
Internal jugular vein
What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein in liver blood circulation?
To transport nutrients from the digestive system to the liver for processing
Which of the following arteries is not a part of the aortic arch?
Superior mesenteric artery
What is the purpose of the pulmonary circulation?
To remove carbon dioxide from the lungs
Which of the following veins is responsible for returning deoxygenated blood to the heart?
Superior vena cava
Test your knowledge of the cardiovascular system, focusing on the structure and key branches of the aorta, including the coronary arteries, thoracic aorta, and more. Identify the different divisions and arteries that arise from the aorta. Learn about the anatomy of the cardiovascular system and its importance in human health.
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