Arteries/Arteries Of The Heart/How The Heart Preforms Flashcards
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What is the primary function of arteries in the human body?
To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues.
True or False: The aorta is the largest artery in the human body.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ artery supplies blood to the brain.
carotid
What is the name of the artery that supplies blood to the arm?
brachial artery
Multiple Choice: Which of the following arteries is responsible for supplying blood to the lungs? A) Aorta B) Pulmonary Artery C) Femoral Artery
B) Pulmonary Artery
What are the three main layers of an artery?
Tunica intima, tunica media, tunica externa
True or False: Arteries have thicker walls than veins.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ artery branches off from the aorta and supplies blood to the lower body.
iliac
What is the name of the artery that supplies blood to the liver?
hepatic artery
Multiple Choice: Which artery is known for being the main supplier of blood to the lower leg? A) Popliteal Artery B) Radial Artery C) Subclavian Artery
A) Popliteal Artery
What is the function of the coronary arteries?
To supply blood to the heart muscle.
True or False: The subclavian artery is located in the neck region.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ artery is found in the thigh and is a continuation of the femoral artery.
popliteal
What is the role of the radial artery?
To supply blood to the forearm and hand.
Multiple Choice: Which artery runs along the side of the neck? A) Carotid Artery B) Brachial Artery C) Femoral Artery
A) Carotid Artery
What is the primary difference between arteries and veins?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart.
True or False: Arteries can expand and contract to regulate blood flow.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ artery supplies blood to the kidneys.
renal
What is the name of the artery that supplies blood to the stomach?
gastric artery
Multiple Choice: Which artery is commonly used to measure pulse? A) Femoral Artery B) Radial Artery C) Popliteal Artery
B) Radial Artery
What connects arteries to capillaries?
Arterioles
True or False: The axillary artery is a continuation of the subclavian artery.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ artery supplies blood to the small intestine.
mesenteric
What is the significance of the femoral artery?
It is the main artery supplying blood to the lower limb.