Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
The circulatory route that runs from the digestive tract to the liver is called:
A
hepatic portal circulation
2
Q
Arteries that directly lead into capillaries are called:
A
Arterioles
3
Q
The hepatic portal vein transports:
A
Blood to liver
4
Q
The lymph leaves the lymph node via the:
A
Efferent lymphatic vessel
5
Q
Which of the following stimulates erythropoiesis
A
Increase demand of tissue oxygen
6
Q
Lack of Vitamin B12 results in:
A
Anemia
7
Q
Haemoglobin is a:
A
Protein
8
Q
How many globin molecules does a polypeptide chains have?
A
4
9
Q
The least numerous of the white blood cells are:
A
Basophils
10
Q
Which of the layers of an artery contains smooth muscles?
A
Tunica medulla
