Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Circulatory System > Arteries > Flashcards

Arteries Flashcards

1
Q

Arteries carry blood

A

From heart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Veins carry blood

A

To heart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Which walls are thicker?
Arteries or veins

A

Arteries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How many pathways are there in arteries

A

Two

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the pathways of arteries

A

Systemic circuit
Pulmonary circuit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How many walls are there in arteries

A

Three

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Innermost layer of artery is called

A

Tunica intima

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is tunica intima made of?

A

Endothelial cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is called tunica media

A

The middle layer of arteries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is tunica media is made of

A

Muscle cells
Elastic fibres

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

The outermost layer of arteries is called

A

Tunica externa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Which wall is made up of elastic fibre and collagen

A

Tunica externa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Function of tunica media

A

Control the diameter of the blood vessel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Function of tunica externa

A

Provides structure and support

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Largest artery

A

Aorta

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Smallest artery

A

Arterioles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Smallest blood vessels

A

Capillaries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Which artery is closest to heart

A

Aorta

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Which artery is far away from heart

A

Arterioles

20
Q

The arterioles connect to

A

Capillaries

21
Q

Capillaries gives good to the

A

Venous system

22
Q

From the venous system the blood goes to

A

Back to heart

23
Q

Name the major arteries the body

A

Aorta
Head and neck artery
Torso artery
Abdomen artery
Arteries of arm
Arteries of leg

24
Q

Without aorta the tissue won’t get

A

O2 and nutrients

25
Q

Aorta is connected to the heart via

A

Aortic valve

26
Q

How many parts are there in aorta

A

Three

27
Q

What are the three parts of aorta

A

Ascending aorta
Aortic arch
Descending aorta

28
Q

Function of aortic arch

A

Supply blood to upper body

29
Q

Which part of aorta send blood to upper body

A

Aortic arch

30
Q

Function of descending aorta

A

Supply blood to lower body

31
Q

Which part of aorta sends blood to lower body

A

Descending aorta

32
Q

How many branches are there in aortic arch

A

3

33
Q

What are the three branches of aortic arch

A

Brachiocephalic trunk
Left common carotid artery
Left subclavian artery

34
Q

The aorta above diaphram is called

A

Thoracic aorta

35
Q

The aorta below diaphram is called

A

Abdominal aorta

36
Q

Abdominal aorta and thoracic aorta are the part of

A

Descending aorta

37
Q

Function of ascending aorta

A

Carry o2 and nutrition to heart

38
Q

Ascending aorta send oxygen and nutrient to the heart via

A

Coronary artery

39
Q

Which part of aorta send blood to head neck and arms

A

Aortic arch

40
Q

Which part of aorta send blood to abdomen and torso

A

Descending aorta

41
Q

Name the head and neck arteries

A

Left nd right coon carotid
External carotid
Internal carotid
Vertebral
They rose trunk

42
Q

Which carotid is directly attached to aorta

A

Left carotid

43
Q

Right carotid is attached to

A

Brachiocephalic trunk

44
Q

Name some torso artery

A

Bronchial
Esophageal
Pericardial
Intercostal
Superior phrenic

45
Q

Name some abdomen arteries

A

Celiac trunk
Superior mesentric
Inferior mesenteric
Inferior phrenic
Adrenal
Renal
Lumbar
Gonodal
Common iliac
Internal iliac
External iliac

46
Q

Name some arteries of arms

A

Axillary
Brachial
Radial
Ulnar

47
Q

Name some arteries of leg

A

Femoral
Genicular
Popliteal
Anterior and posterior tibial

Circulatory System (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions