Blood vessels (artery/vein & major arteries)

Question 1

Tunica intima

Answer 1

• Allows fluid to flow smoothly

- Are interspersed with valves to ensure the flow continues in one direction

Question 2

Tunica media

Answer 2

• Provides support for vessel

- Changes vessel diameter to regulate blood flow and blood pressure.

Question 3

Tunica adventitia

Answer 3

• Outermost and strongest layer

- Provides a limiting barrier, protecting the vessel from overexpansion

Question 4

Valve

Answer 4

Prevent backflow of blood

Question 5

Internal elastic lamina

Answer 5

Forms the boundary between the intimal and medial layer

Question 6

External elastic lamina

Answer 6

• Functions to anchor vessels with surrounding tissues.

Question 7

Common carotid artery

Answer 7

• Large elastic artery

- Provides the main blood supply to the head and neck

Question 8

Brachial artery

Answer 8

Source of blood to the arm and hand

Question 9

Femoral artery

Answer 9

Delivers oxygenated blood to the entire lower leg

Question 10

Femoral vein

Answer 10

Transports blood to the inferior vena cava