Exam 21: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

The epicardium and the visceral layer of the serous pericardium are the same structure.

Match each artery to its correct anatomical location. -adrenal gland

Match each term with its corresponding description. -innermost layer of a blood vessel,consisting of endothelium

Which of the following is not true of ventricles?

Endothelial cells are the only structure found in all parts of the circulatory system.

The structure referred to as the pacemaker of the heart is(are)the:

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

The ductus arteriosus allows fetal blood to bypass the nonfunctioning fetal liver.

Which statement is true of arteries?

Respectively,the right and left atrioventricular valves are also known as:

Match each artery to its correct anatomical location. -upper arm

The circle of Willis is an example of an anastomosis.

Trace a drop of blood from the right atrium to the aorta.List the specific chambers,valves,blood vessels,and lungs in proper sequence.

Describe the anatomy of the circle of Willis.Why is this an advantageous anatomical configuration?

Match each term with its corresponding description. -blood flow from the heart to the body (not the lungs)and back to the heart

Blood passing through the aortic semilunar valves has just left the left ventricle.

Blood in the left atria has just come from the lungs.

Systemic circulation includes blood flow to all parts of the body except the lungs.

Which of the following vessels carries blood from the lungs to the heart?

Match each artery to its correct anatomical location. -brain