Artery And Vessels Flashcards

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1
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What is the primary function of the coronary arteries?

A

To supply blood to the heart muscle.

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2
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True or False: The aorta is the largest artery in the body.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The _______ artery carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

A

aorta

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4
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What are the two main coronary arteries?

A

The left coronary artery and the right coronary artery.

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which artery branches off the aorta and supplies blood to the brain? A) Carotid Artery B) Subclavian Artery C) Pulmonary Artery

A

A) Carotid Artery.

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6
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What is the role of the pulmonary arteries?

A

To carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

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True or False: The right coronary artery primarily supplies the left side of the heart.

A

False.

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8
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Fill in the blank: The _______ vein returns deoxygenated blood from the heart to the right atrium.

A

superior vena cava

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9
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What are the three layers of blood vessels?

A

Tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica externa.

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10
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Multiple Choice: What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart? A) Veins B) Capillaries C) Arteries

A

C) Arteries.

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What is the function of the aortic arch?

A

To distribute blood from the heart to the major arteries.

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12
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True or False: The coronary veins drain blood directly into the left atrium.

A

False.

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13
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Fill in the blank: The _______ arteries supply blood to the heart itself.

A

coronary

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14
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What is the significance of the left anterior descending artery?

A

It supplies a large portion of the left ventricle and interventricular septum.

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15
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Multiple Choice: Which artery is typically associated with heart attacks? A) Right coronary artery B) Left anterior descending artery C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B.

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16
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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

A

Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart.

17
Q

True or False: The pulmonary veins carry deoxygenated blood.

A

False.

18
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a major vessel that returns blood from the lower body to the heart.

A

inferior vena cava

19
Q

What is the function of capillaries?

A

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

20
Q

Multiple Choice: Which vessel is responsible for the transport of oxygen-rich blood? A) Pulmonary artery B) Aorta C) Coronary vein

A

B) Aorta.

21
Q

What is the role of the brachiocephalic artery?

A

To supply blood to the right arm and the head and neck.

22
Q

True or False: The left coronary artery branches into the circumflex artery and the right coronary artery.

A

False.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ artery supplies blood to the lateral wall of the left ventricle.

A

circumflex

24
Q

What is the primary purpose of the valves in veins?

A

To prevent backflow of blood.

25
Q

Multiple Choice: Which artery supplies blood to the diaphragm? A) Phrenic artery B) Subclavian artery C) Femoral artery

A

A) Phrenic artery.