Peripheral Vascular System

Question 1

What is the function of the arteries?

Answer 1

Carry oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the heart to the capillaries.

Question 2

Name the 3 major arteries of the arm.

Answer 2

Brachial, radial, ulnar.

Question 3

Name the 4 major arteries of the leg.

Answer 3

Femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial.

Question 4

What is the function of the veins?

Answer 4

Carry deoxygenated, nutrient=depleted, waste-laden blood from the tissues back to the heart.

Question 5

Name 3 major veins.

Answer 5

Deep veins, superficial veins, perforator veins.

Question 6

Where would you most likely see deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Answer 6

In a deep vein.

Question 7

Where do we most often see varicose veins?

Answer 7

In the superficial veins, especially in the lower extremities.

Question 8

Name 3 other veins.

Answer 8

Femoral, poplitea, saphenous veins.

Question 9

Name 3 major areas of the lymphatic system.

Answer 9

Lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes.

Question 10

The lymphatic system forms the connection between the ___ and the ___.

Answer 10

arterioles, venules

Question 11

Identify 4 risk factors of DVT.

Answer 11

1) Reduced mobility
2) Dehydration
3) Increased viscosity of the blood
4) Venous stasis

Question 12

What are 3 risk factors for venous stasis?

Answer 12

1) Long periods of standing still/ sitting/ lying down
2) Lack of muscular activity –> blood pools in legs –> pressure on veins
3) Varicose veins –> increase venous pressure