Exam 29: Blood Vessels

The descending aorta is composed of the thoracic and abdominal aortas.

As the external iliac artery enters the thigh, its name changes to the femoral artery.

Match each term with its corresponding description. -Middle layer of blood vessel, containing smooth muscle

In fetal circulation, the ductus venosus:

Name and explain the two exceptions to the typical "artery-capillary-vein" type of circulation found in the circulatory system.

Match each artery to its correct anatomical location. -Heart

Name and describe the types of arteries from largest to smallest. What is the function of each?

Describe the fetal circulation. Also, describe the changes in circulation at birth.

Which statement is true of arteries?

Name the three layers of tissue that make up a blood vessel.

Name and describe the types of cells or fibers that make up the structure of a blood vessel.

Match each artery to its correct anatomical location. -Stomach

The structural components of the circulatory system include the:

Which of the following act as blood reservoirs?

The tunica intima of arteries provides a smooth lining with valves to ensure one-way flow.

Continuous, fenestrated, and sinusoid are all terms that can describe a type of capillary.

Match each artery to its correct anatomical location. -Liver

All blood returns to the heart by way of either the superior vena cava or the inferior vena cava.

Blood from the stomach and intestines goes to the liver through the:

Veins tend to have more anastomoses than do arteries.