11 Questions
What is the main division of the aorta that distributes oxygenated blood to the abdominal viscera?
Abdominal Aorta
Which artery arises from the arch of the aorta and supplies oxygenated blood to the head and neck?
Right common carotid artery
Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the arch of the aorta?
Celiac trunk
Which artery supplies oxygenated blood to the kidneys?
Renal artery
What is the name of the circle of arteries that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain?
Cerebral arterial circle
Which artery is responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the head and arms?
Brachiocephalic artery
What is the main function of the hepatic portal vein?
To transport nutrient-rich blood from the digestive system to the liver
Which of the following veins drains blood from the head?
Internal jugular vein
What is the name of the artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper limbs?
Axillary artery
Which artery is responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the abdominal organs?
Celiac trunk
What is the name of the vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs?
Femoral vein
Test your knowledge of the cardiovascular system, including the structure and divisions of the aorta, and the key branches of arteries. Identify the different arteries, including the coronary, gastric, splenic, and more.
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