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Does the internal carotid artery give off branches in the neck?
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Terms in this set (72)
What is the primary function of the vascular To transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes
system? throughout the body
What are the three main types of blood Arteries, veins, and capillaries
vessels?
What is the key functional difference Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins return blood
between arteries and veins? to the heart
What type of blood do arteries usually Oxygenated blood (except pulmonary arteries)
carry?
What type of blood do veins usually carry? Deoxygenated blood (except pulmonary veins)
What determines the direction of blood Pressure gradients created by the heart
flow?
How do arterial walls differ from venous Arteries have thicker, more muscular walls
walls?
, Why do veins contain valves? To prevent backflow of blood under low pressure
What happens if venous valves fail? Blood pools and circulation efficiency decreases
Which vessels are responsible for nutrient Capillaries
and gas exchange?
What is systemic circulation? Blood flow from the heart to the body and back to the heart
What major artery distributes blood to the Common carotid artery
head and neck?
What major artery supplies the upper limbs? Subclavian artery
Where does the right common carotid From the brachiocephalic trunk
artery originate?
Where does the left common carotid artery Directly from the aortic arch
originate?
Where does the common carotid artery At the level of the superior border of the thyroid cartilage
bifurcate?
What two arteries result from carotid Internal carotid artery and external carotid artery
bifurcation?
What structures are supplied by the internal Brain, eyes, and forehead
carotid artery?
Does the internal carotid artery give off No
branches in the neck?
Why is the internal carotid artery clinically It supplies the brain and is vital for cerebral circulation
significant?
What structures are supplied by the external Face, scalp, oral cavity, and neck
carotid artery?
How many major branches does the Eight
external carotid artery have?
Why is the external carotid artery important It supplies structures affected by dental procedures and
in dentistry? injections
What are the three anterior branches of the Superior thyroid, lingual, and facial arteries
external carotid artery?
What does the superior thyroid artery Thyroid gland, larynx, and neck muscles
supply?
What does the lingual artery supply? Tongue and floor of the mouth
Why is the lingual artery clinically Risk of hemorrhage during oral surgery
important?
What does the facial artery supply? Facial muscles, lips, nose, and palate