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?

A

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues.

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True or False: The aorta is the largest artery in the human body.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The _____ artery supplies blood to the brain.

A

carotid

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What is the name of the artery that supplies blood to the arm?

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brachial artery

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following arteries is responsible for supplying blood to the lungs? A) Aorta B) Pulmonary Artery C) Femoral Artery

A

B) Pulmonary Artery

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What are the three main layers of an artery?

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Tunica intima, tunica media, tunica externa

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True or False: Arteries have thicker walls than veins.

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True

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8
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Fill in the blank: The _____ artery branches off from the aorta and supplies blood to the lower body.

A

iliac

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9
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What is the name of the artery that supplies blood to the liver?

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hepatic artery

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10
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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

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A) Popliteal Artery

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What is the function of the coronary arteries?

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To supply blood to the heart muscle.

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12
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True or False: The subclavian artery is located in the neck region.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The _____ artery is found in the thigh and is a continuation of the femoral artery.

A

popliteal

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What is the role of the radial artery?

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To supply blood to the forearm and hand.

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Multiple Choice: Which artery runs along the side of the neck? A) Carotid Artery B) Brachial Artery C) Femoral Artery

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A) Carotid Artery

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What is the primary difference between arteries and veins?

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Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart.

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True or False: Arteries can expand and contract to regulate blood flow.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ artery supplies blood to the kidneys.

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What is the name of the artery that supplies blood to the stomach?

A

gastric artery

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Multiple Choice: Which artery is commonly used to measure pulse? A) Femoral Artery B) Radial Artery C) Popliteal Artery

A

B) Radial Artery

21
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What connects arteries to capillaries?

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True or False: The axillary artery is a continuation of the subclavian artery.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ artery supplies blood to the small intestine.

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What is the significance of the femoral artery?

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It is the main artery supplying blood to the lower limb.

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Multiple Choice: Which artery branches into the radial and ulnar arteries? A) Brachial Artery B) Subclavian Artery C) Carotid Artery
A) Brachial Artery
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The pulse
Is a pressure wave generated by the contraction of the left ventricle
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Carotid artery
The polls can be felt on either side of the neck and the groove between the trachea and the muscle mass
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Femoral artery
The post can be found in the crease between the lower abdomen and Apple thigh (Groin)
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Radial artery
The pulses can be found proximal to the thumb On the palmer surface Of the wrist
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Brachial artery
The polls can be found on the medial Aspect of the arm Midway between the shoulder and the elbow between the biceps and the triceps Muscles.
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Popliteal artery
The pulse can be found in the crease behind the knee
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Posterior tidal artery
The pulses can be found behind the medial malleus (ankle bone)
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Dorsalis pedis artery
The pulse can be found on the top of the foot on the great toe side
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Pulses paradoxus
Is a decrease In the Strength. Of the pulse During the inspiratory phase of the patient. This may be an indication of severe cardiac or respiratory injury or illness, Or significant blood loss. Another? Method for determining pulses paradoxes Is upon blood pressure measurement.