Exam 36: Anatomy of the Systemic Circulation

All of the following veins drain into the inferior vena cava EXCEPT ________.

When does the aorta become the abdominal aorta?

All of the following pairs of arteries arise from the abdominal aorta EXCEPT ________.

All of the following supply blood to the lower limbs EXCEPT ________.

Which vein empties deoxygenated blood into the right atrium?

The circulatory route that runs from the digestive to the liver is called the ________.

What do the ductus arteriosus and the foramen ovule become at birth?

Which veins drain blood from the diaphragm?

Which vessels have the highest blood pressure?

The arteries that are also called the distributing arteries are the ________.

From which artery is one able to feel their pulse?

Which vein is often used to collect blood from an individual?

Permitting the passage of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of ________.

Which description best describes arteries?

Which vessels have valves to prevent backflow of blood?

The splenic artery supplies all of the following EXCEPT ________.

What are the receptors found on the carotid sinus that monitors blood pressure?

Which layer of blood vessels contains smooth muscle?

All of the following are veins of the lower limbs EXCEPT ________.

What is the first branch off of the aortic arch?