Veins and the Circulatory System

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Which type of blood do most veins carry back to the heart?

  • Oxygenated blood
  • Deoxygenated blood (correct)
  • Both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
  • None of the above

What is the main function of veins in the circulatory system?

  • Carry blood towards the heart (correct)
  • Carry oxygenated blood to the heart
  • Carry blood away from the heart
  • Carry deoxygenated blood to the tissues

What are the three sizes of veins?

  • Microscopic, small, and medium
  • Small, medium, and large
  • Large, medium, and microscopic (correct)
  • Microscopic, medium, and large

Which type of blood do pulmonary veins carry to the heart?

<p>Oxygenated blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are veins often closer to the skin than arteries?

<p>Veins have wider lumens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which color is typically used to represent veins in anatomy atlases?

<p>Blue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do veins, arteries, and nerves collectively define?

<p>Neurovasculature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of veins in the circulatory system?

<p>Transport waste products away from the cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the blood supply for the head and neck come from?

<p>Carotid artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the intricate network of vessels and nerves in the body?

<p>To conduct blood and nerve impulses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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