Bios 255 Exam 2 Questions and Answers

Bios 255 Exam 2 Questions and Answers What types of vessels carry blood from the heart? Arteries Which type of muscle tissue is found in blood vessels? smooth Which form of membrane movement is ideal for the transport of gases? Simple diffusion Which blood vessel wall consist of a simple squamous epithelium commonly referred to as endothelium ? Tunica interna What is the primary function of cartoid sinuses? Monitoring blood pressure (Bareceptors) Which types of capillaries allows the passage of larger molecules such as protein and formed elements? Sinusoidal Capillaries The superior vena cava (SVC) is an example of which type of vein? Large Vein Main cause of varicose vein? Malfunction of venous valves and vessel stretching Which layer of the blood vessel directly touches the blood and acts as a permeable membrane for exchange of specific materials? Tunica interna What is the primary function of the tunica media in blood vessels? Regulating the diameter of blood vessels In areas where metarterioles are present what is their function? To direct connect arterioles to venules by passing capillaries Primary role of aortic bodies in the arterial sense organs? Monitoring blood composition Where are sinusoidal capillaries found? Spleen, Liver What is the primary function of post capillary venules? Collecting blood from capillaries The majority of blood is found in which type of blood vessels? Vein What is the largest vessel in the body? Aorta Which cardiovascular structure act as blood reservoirs, containing most of the bodys blood? Veins Which artery supplies blood to the muscles of the scalp and face? External carotid artery How many brachiocephalic vessels are there? 1 Brachiocephalic artery, 2 Brachiocephalic Veins What is the correct flow of deoxygenated blood in upper limbs? Radial vein Brachial vein Axillary vein Subclavian vein Brachiocephalic Super vena cava Supplies blood to the diaphragm Inferior Phrenic Artery Supplies blood to the spleen Splenic artery Major vessel that drains blood from the thorax Azygos vein Supplies blood to regions of the stomach Left gastric artery Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood away from the liver? Hepatic vein The circle of willis is a circular arrangement of arteries at the base of the brain which arteries typically contribute to the circle of willis? Internal carotid artery and vertebral artery Which vein collects blood from the gastrointestinal organ and carries it to the liver? Hepatic portal Vein Which artery is commonly used for measuring blood pressure? Brachial artery From which blood vessel does the right subclavian artery arise? Brachiocephalic Artery Which vessel carries oxygenated blood to the intestines and part of the colon? Superior mesenteric artery Which vessel is commonly palpated to measuring heart rate? Radial artery Tracing the blood flow 1. Aorta 2. Brachiocephalic Artery 3. Right subclavien artery 4. Right axillary artery 5. Right brachial artery 6. Right ulner and radial artery The __________________________Recieves blood from the lower limbs. Common iliac vein The superior vena cava recieves blood from the ________________________________________. Brachiocephalic Vein The_______________________ empties nutrie t rich blood from the liver in the __________________________. Hepatic vein , inferior vena cava The _____________________ drains deoxygenated blood from the brain. Interior jugular vein The ___________________ gives rise to branches that supplies abdominopelvic organs. Celiac trunk Which hydrophobic substance cannot be easy transported in blood? Triglyceride Which vessels are responsible for reabsorption of fluid from the interstital space? Lymphatic capillaries