Exam 14: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The _____ contain(s) the largest volume of blood when the body is at rest.

Define portal system. Explain how the hepatic portal system fits your definition and describe its function.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the hepatic portal system?

The brachiocephalic trunk gives rise directly to the

The branches of the arch of the aorta, in correct order, are: 1) brachiocephalic trunk 2) left common carotid 3) left subclavian

Arteries that anastomose are able to provide a collateral circulation to a tissue in order to prevent necrosis.

The first two vessels to branch from the ascending aorta are the

The thinnest-walled blood vessels in the body are

Which two arteries most significantly contribute to the cerebral arterial circle (Circle of Willis) supplying blood to the brain?

Which of the following is NOT considered a change in the cardiovascular system due to aging?

Pulmonary circulation differs from systemic circulation in that

The blood that sustains lung tissue is supplied by the systemic circulation.

The superior and inferior vena cavae are both located to the right of the midline of the body.

The most distal muscle cells of the _____ form the precapillary sphincters which monitor blood flow into the capillary.

Venous blood from the buttocks, urinary bladder, uterus, and prostate gland is returned via the

Drugs used to treat hypertension include calcium channel blockers, vasodilators, diuretics, and ACE inhibitors.

Venous blood from the liver reaches the inferior vena cava via the

The superior mesenteric artery branches from the

Direct branches of the _____ artery and the _____ artery contribute to the palmar arches.

Blood supply for the pancreas, spleen and stomach comes from the _____ artery.