Circulation of Blood

Question 1

Types of Blood Vessels

Answer 1

Arteries: Carry blood away from the heart
Veins: Carry blood toward the heart

Question 2

Structure of Blood Vessels

Answer 2

Tunica intima: Inner layer of endothelial cells
Tunica media: Important smooth muscle for BP regulation
Tunica externa: Outer layer

Question 3

Disorders of Blood Vessels

Answer 3

Arteriosclerosis: Hardening of a artery
Atherosclerosis: Lipids/matter block arteries

Question 4

Disorders of Arteries

Answer 4

Aneurysm: Abnormal widening of arterial wall

Question 5

Disorders of Veins

Answer 5

Varicose veins: Enlarged veins in which blood pools
Thrombophlebitis: Vein inflammation due to blood clot
Phlebitis: vein inflammation

Question 6

First and largest blood vessel

Answer 6

Aorta

Question 7

Lowest blood pressure and Highest Blood pressure

Answer 7

In large veins (low) and small veins (high)

Question 8

Large area of decay caused by necrosis

Answer 8

Gangrene

Question 9

Term for cerebrovascular accident

Answer 9

Stroke

Question 10

Types of Shocks

Answer 10

Hypovolemic: Drop in blood volume
Neurogenic: Reduced blood flow
Anaphylactic: Allergic reaction