19. The Blood Vessels
Arteries
19. The Blood Vessels
Arteries
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- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true when comparing arteries and veins?2751views11rank
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- Textbook Question
Identify the major arteries in the following diagram.
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a. ___
b. ___
c. ___
d. ___
e. ___
f. ___
g. ___
h. ___
i. ___
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The blood vessels that play the most important role in regulating blood pressure and blood flow to a tissue are the:
(a) Arteries
(b) Arterioles
(c) Veins
(d) Venules
(e) Capillaries
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The baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch are sensitive to
a. a decrease in CO₂
b. changes in arterial pressure
c. a decrease in O₂
d. all of these
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The myocardium receives its blood supply directly from the:
a. Aorta
b. Coronary arteries
c. Coronary sinus
d. Pulmonary arteries
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What is the protein-rich substance in elastic arteries that contributes to their ability to recoil & maintain blood pressure during diastole?
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