Question 1

Blood vessels that absorb strong pressure pulses contain more of this type of tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   endothelium
B)   collagen fibers
C)   smooth muscle and elastic

Question 2

There are two brachiocephalic veins and brachiocephalic artery (or arteries) .

Accepted Answer

A)   no
B)   1
C)   2

Question 3

In correct sequence from superior to inferior, the three single arteries that arise from the abdominal aorta are .

Accepted Answer

A)   celiac trunk, superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric
B)   superior mesenteric, renal, inferior mesenteric
C)   celiac trunk, gonadal, inferior mesenteric
D)   suprarenal, renal, inferior mesenteric

Question 4

The longest vein in the body, this superficial vein is located on the medial side of the lower limb.

Accepted Answer

A)   femoral
B)   popliteal
C)   great saphenous
D)   tibial

Question 5

In the fetus, which blood vessel(s)  carries carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from the fetus to the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)   ductus arteriosus
B)   umbilical arteries
C)   umbilical vein
D)   ductus venosus

Question 6

The subclavian artery that arises directly from the aorta supplies the .

Accepted Answer

A)   right upper extremity and neck
B)   left upper extremity and neck
C)   posterior trunk wall
D)   anterior trunk wall

Question 7

Which of the following vessels does not belong to the hepatic portal circulation?

Accepted Answer

A)   superior mesenteric vein
B)   splenic artery
C)   inferior mesenteric vein
D)   gastroepiploic vein

Question 8

These veins drain the thigh.

Accepted Answer

A)   femoral
B)   popliteal
C)   anterior and posterior tibial
D)   fibular

Question 9

This tunic is much thicker in a muscular artery than in its corresponding vein.

Accepted Answer

A)   tunica media
B)   tunica intima
C)   tunica externa

Question 10

This artery of the foot is often palpated to assess the circulatory efficiency of the limb as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A)   dorsalis pedis artery
B)   fibular artery
C)   plantar arch
D)   anterior tibial artery

Exam 32: Anatomy of Blood Vessels

Blood vessels that absorb strong pressure pulses contain more of this type of tissue.

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Which of the following vessels does not belong to the hepatic portal circulation?

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The longest vein in the body, this superficial vein is located on the medial side of the lower limb.

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These veins drain the thigh.

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In the fetus, which blood vessel(s) carries carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from the fetus to the placenta?

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This tunic is much thicker in a muscular artery than in its corresponding vein.

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In correct sequence from superior to inferior, the three single arteries that arise from the abdominal aorta are .

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This artery of the foot is often palpated to assess the circulatory efficiency of the limb as a whole.

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The subclavian artery that arises directly from the aorta supplies the .

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There are two brachiocephalic veins and brachiocephalic artery (or arteries) .

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Exam 32: Anatomy of Blood Vessels

Blood vessels that absorb strong pressure pulses contain more of this type of tissue.

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Which of the following vessels does not belong to the hepatic portal circulation?

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The longest vein in the body, this superficial vein is located on the medial side of the lower limb.

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These veins drain the thigh.

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In the fetus, which blood vessel(s) carries carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from the fetus to the placenta?

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This tunic is much thicker in a muscular artery than in its corresponding vein.

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In correct sequence from superior to inferior, the three single arteries that arise from the abdominal aorta are .

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This artery of the foot is often palpated to assess the circulatory efficiency of the limb as a whole.

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The subclavian artery that arises directly from the aorta supplies the .

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There are two brachiocephalic veins and brachiocephalic artery (or arteries) .

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