Artery And Vessels Flashcards
What is the primary function of the coronary arteries?
To supply blood to the heart muscle.
True or False: The aorta is the largest artery in the body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ artery carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
aorta
What are the two main coronary arteries?
The left coronary artery and the right coronary artery.
Multiple Choice: Which artery branches off the aorta and supplies blood to the brain? A) Carotid Artery B) Subclavian Artery C) Pulmonary Artery
A) Carotid Artery.
What is the role of the pulmonary arteries?
To carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
True or False: The right coronary artery primarily supplies the left side of the heart.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _______ vein returns deoxygenated blood from the heart to the right atrium.
superior vena cava
What are the three layers of blood vessels?
Tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica externa.
Multiple Choice: What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart? A) Veins B) Capillaries C) Arteries
C) Arteries.
What is the function of the aortic arch?
To distribute blood from the heart to the major arteries.
True or False: The coronary veins drain blood directly into the left atrium.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _______ arteries supply blood to the heart itself.
coronary
What is the significance of the left anterior descending artery?
It supplies a large portion of the left ventricle and interventricular septum.
Multiple Choice: Which artery is typically associated with heart attacks? A) Right coronary artery B) Left anterior descending artery C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B.