BIOS 255 EXAM 2 (LATEST UPDATE )
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100%
CORRECT
Which blood vessel class is the largest and is characterized by
having a thick tunica media dominated by elastic laminae?
Elastic arteries
Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the
lymphatic system?
Pancreas
The lymphatic capillary bed drains fluid directly from where?
Interstitial fluid
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated but nutrient, rich
blood from the intestines to the liver?
Hepatic portal vein
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, The majority of venous blood from veins originating above
the diaphragm will drain into which blood vessel before
draining into the heart?
Superior vena cava
Lymph from above the diaphragm on the left side, and
bilaterally below the diaphragm is returned to the venous
circulation by way of the:
Thoracic duct
A drop of blood is in the axillary vein. What is the next vessel
that blood will enter?
Subclavian vein
The circle of Willis, or cerebral anastomosis, ensure blood
flow is consistent to the:
Brain
The hepatic portal system transports blood from:
The intestines to the liver
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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100%
CORRECT
Which blood vessel class is the largest and is characterized by
having a thick tunica media dominated by elastic laminae?
Elastic arteries
Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the
lymphatic system?
Pancreas
The lymphatic capillary bed drains fluid directly from where?
Interstitial fluid
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated but nutrient, rich
blood from the intestines to the liver?
Hepatic portal vein
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, The majority of venous blood from veins originating above
the diaphragm will drain into which blood vessel before
draining into the heart?
Superior vena cava
Lymph from above the diaphragm on the left side, and
bilaterally below the diaphragm is returned to the venous
circulation by way of the:
Thoracic duct
A drop of blood is in the axillary vein. What is the next vessel
that blood will enter?
Subclavian vein
The circle of Willis, or cerebral anastomosis, ensure blood
flow is consistent to the:
Brain
The hepatic portal system transports blood from:
The intestines to the liver
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