18 Questions
What is the purpose of measuring blood pressure on the arterial walls?
To get the arterial blood pressure
Which artery conveys deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
Pulmonary arteries
What is the outermost layer of arteries and veins?
Tunica Adventitia (Externa)
What is the function of anastomoses in blood vessels?
To provide an alternative route of blood supply in case of blockages
What is the largest vein of the human body?
Superior vena cava
What is the purpose of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
To enable the exchange of materials between cells and blood
What is the purpose of the inflatable cuff in a sphygmomanometer?
To restrict blood flow
Atherosclerosis is characterized by:
Thickening and hardening of arterial walls
What is the function of the pulmonary circulation pathway?
Carrying deoxygenated blood to the lungs
Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?
Aneurysm
What is the term for the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of arterial walls?
Arteriosclerosis
The Korotkoff sounds are used to measure:
Blood pressure
What is the final destination of oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Systemic Circulation
Which blood vessels collect oxygen-depleted blood from the digestive organs?
Gastric, splenic and mesenteric veins
What is the name of the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the entire body?
Aorta
Which part of the heart receives oxygen-depleted blood from the upper part of the body?
Right Atrium
What is the site of gas exchange in the lungs?
Capillaries of the Lungs
What is the name of the blood vessel that carries oxygen-depleted blood from the lower part of the body to the heart?
Inferior Vena Cava
Test your knowledge on the human circulatory system, including blood vessels, arteries, veins, blood capillaries, and their structures. Understand how they function and interact with each other.
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