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Which type of blood vessels contain valves and what is their function?

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Veins contain valves to prevent blood fr...

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Question 42

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The carotid sinus reflex protects the blood supply to the brain, whereas the aortic reflex is more concerned with maintaining adequate blood pressure in the systemic circuit as a whole.

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Which of the following is a type of circulatory shock?

The pancreas is an example of an organ with arteries that do not anastomose.

The cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis) is an arterial anastomosis.

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

Histologically, the ________ is squamous epithelium supported by a sparse connective tissue layer.

The mesenteric arteries branch off the abdominal aorta, but the mesenteric veins do not connect directly to the vena cava. Why?

Match the following: A) Capillaries B) Large veins C) Arterioles D) Large arteries -Site where the blood volume is greatest.

Arterial ________ provide alternate pathways for blood to get to an organ.

Figure 18.1 Using Figure 18.1, match the following: -Capillary that may contain Kupffer cells in the lining.

Match the following: A) Pulmonary vein B) Great saphenous vein C) Brachial artery D) Superior mesenteric artery E) Femoral artery -Artery usually ausculated to take the blood pressure.

Describe the forces that determine fluid movements across capillary walls.

The velocity of blood flow is ________.

Select the correct statement about blood flow.

Which of the following is not one of the three main factors influencing blood pressure?

Match the following: A) Capillaries B) Large veins C) Arterioles D) Large arteries -Site that is the major determinant of peripheral resistance.

The left subclavian artery is the ________ major branch of the aortic arch.

The pulmonary circulation does not directly serve the metabolic needs of body tissues.

Match the following: A) Axillary artery B) External jugular vein C) Pulmonary trunk D) Superior vena cava E) Subclavian vein -Carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs.