Question 1

The ductus arteriosus

Accepted Answer

A)  is a branch of the basilar artery that helps form the circle of Willis.
B)  shunts blood from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava,thereby bypassing the fetal liver.
C)  shunts blood from the descending aorta to the pulmonary artery.
D)  diverts blood away from the fetal lungs.

Question 2

Which of the following vessels carries unoxygenated blood from the liver to the inferior vena cava?

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A)  Portal vein
B)  Celiac axis
C)  Hepatic artery
D)  Hepatic veins

Question 3

Which condition is caused by defective valves in the lower leg veins?

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A)  Portal hypertension
B)  Varicose veins
C)  Absent pedal pulse
D)  Ascites

Question 4

Which of the following is least true of the common iliac arteries?

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A)  Located in the pelvic cavity
B)  Branch into arteries that descend into the lower extremities
C)  Are formed from the distal abdominal aorta
D)  Contain large valves that direct blood into the femoral arteries

Question 5

Through which blood vessel(s)  does blood not flow on its way from the common iliac vein to the left common carotid artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferior vena cava
B)  Aortic arch
C)  Right brachiocephalic artery
D)  Pulmonary capillaries

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding fetal structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  The umbilical arteries carry oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus.
B)  The umbilical vein receives unoxygenated blood from the fetal inferior vena cava.
C)  The foramen ovale is a temporary ventricular septal hole designed to divert blood around the fetal lungs.
D)  The ductus arteriosus connects two fetal blood vessels.

Question 7

Which of the following should be colored blue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Umbilical vein
B)  Jugulars
C)  Celiac trunk
D)  Pulmonary veins

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the hepatic portal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatic sinusoids deliver blood to the portal vein.
B)  The hepatic veins drain into the portal vein.
C)  The hepatic veins and hepatic artery merge to form the portal vein.
D)  The hepatic portal system delivers blood rich in digestive end products to the liver.

Question 9

A catheter is introduced into the right subclavian vein and advanced to the pulmonary capillaries.Which blood vessel or cardiac structure is not part of this route?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right atrium
B)  Ascending aorta
C)  Pulmonary artery
D)  Superior vena cava

Question 10

Which of the following blood vessels brings unoxygenated blood to the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  Celiac trunk
B)  Jugular vein
C)  Portal vein
D)  Hepatic veins

Question 11

Which of the following veins drains blood that is rich in digestive end products specifically from the small intestine and first part of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Portal vein
B)  Inferior mesenteric vein
C)  Splenic vein
D)  Superior mesenteric vein

Question 12

Through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the aortic arch to the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thoracic aorta
B)  Descending aorta
C)  Ascending aorta
D)  Renal artery

Question 13

Which part of the aorta is located in the abdominal cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ascending aorta
B)  Arch of the aorta
C)  Thoracic aorta
D)  Descending aorta

Question 14

Through which structure or blood vessel does blood flow on its way from the pulmonary capillaries to the coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ascending aorta
B)  Pulmonary artery
C)  Superior vena cava
D)  Right brachiocephalic artery

Question 15

Which of the following is true of these vascular structures: coronary sinus,pulmonary artery,umbilical arteries,and venae cavae? They all

Accepted Answer

A)  are found exclusively in the fetal circulation.
B)  carry unoxygenated blood.
C)  are attached directly to the heart.
D)  are color-coded red.

Question 16

Which blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the small intestine and parts of the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Common iliac artery
B)  Dorsalis pedis artery
C)  Superior mesenteric artery
D)  Subclavian artery

Question 17

The common iliac veins drain unoxygenated blood into the

Accepted Answer

A)  great saphenous vein.
B)  inferior vena cava.
C)  portal vein.
D)  jugular vein.

Question 18

Which blood vessel carries unoxygenated blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulmonary artery
B)  Aorta
C)  Carotid
D)  Circle of Willis

Question 19

The correct flow of blood is: placenta → umbilical vein → ductus venosus →

Accepted Answer

A)  foramen ovale.
B)  umbilical artery.
C)  inferior vena cava.
D)  ductus arteriosus.

Question 20

Circulation in the foot is assessed by palpating this artery.

Accepted Answer

A)  Radial pulse
B)  Carotid
C)  Popliteal
D)  Dorsalis pedis

Exam 18: Anatomy of the Blood Vessels and Special Circulations

Through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the aortic arch to the kidney?

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Which blood vessel carries unoxygenated blood?

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Through which structure or blood vessel does blood flow on its way from the pulmonary capillaries to the coronary arteries?

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The ductus arteriosus

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Which of the following is least true of the common iliac arteries?

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Which of the following should be colored blue?

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Which of the following is true regarding fetal structures?

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Circulation in the foot is assessed by palpating this artery.

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Which part of the aorta is located in the abdominal cavity?

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Which of the following veins drains blood that is rich in digestive end products specifically from the small intestine and first part of the large intestine?

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Which blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the small intestine and parts of the large intestine?

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Which of the following blood vessels brings unoxygenated blood to the liver?

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A catheter is introduced into the right subclavian vein and advanced to the pulmonary capillaries.Which blood vessel or cardiac structure is not part of this route?

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The common iliac veins drain unoxygenated blood into the

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The correct flow of blood is: placenta → umbilical vein → ductus venosus →

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Which of the following is true of the hepatic portal system?

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Which condition is caused by defective valves in the lower leg veins?

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Through which blood vessel(s) does blood not flow on its way from the common iliac vein to the left common carotid artery?

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Which of the following is true of these vascular structures: coronary sinus,pulmonary artery,umbilical arteries,and venae cavae? They all

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Which of the following vessels carries unoxygenated blood from the liver to the inferior vena cava?

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