Chapter 6

Question 1

Which type of vessel has a large number of smooth muscle cell layers in its tunica media as well as elastic tissue confined to an internal elastic lamina?

Answer 1

Muscular artery

Question 2

Which of the following veins typically does not drain directly into the inferior vena cava?

Answer 2

Hepatic portal

Question 3

Gas, nutrient and waste exchange occur between the _________ and the tissues of the body

Answer 3

Capillaries

Question 4

Vasoconstriction of the arterioles will result in __________ in the blood pressure

Answer 4

An increase

Question 5

If both common carotid arteries were blocked, which might continue to carry blood to the brain?

Answer 5

Basilar artery

Question 6

In the diagram, identify the basilar artery

Answer 6

Runs along the basement central area

Question 7

A central line catheter to administer medication was placed directly into the internal jugular vein. What is the correct order of vessels through which the central line must pass to reach the right atrium.

Answer 7

Internal jugular vein, brachiocephalic vein, superior vena cava, right atrium

Question 8

The artery that divides and dorms the anterior and posterior tibial arteries is the

Answer 8

Popliteal artery

Question 9

The veins that merge to form the inferior vena cava are the

Answer 9

Common iliac veins

Question 10

The azygos vein is located on the left side of the vertebral column

Answer 10

FALSE