Consider a blood clot that formed in a pulmonary venule. If the clot detached, in which of the following vessel types would it be most likely to become stuck? Select one: a. pulmonary vein b. systemic artery c. systemic vein d. pulmonary artery

Q: How is blood prevented from backflowing from the pulmonary trunk into the right ventricle? a.…

A: As the heart pumps blood, a definite series of valves open and close tightly. These valves ensure…

Q: The vessels that carry oxygen to the myocardium are called __________.   A pulmonary arteries   B…

A: Blood is the body fluid that flows in tube-like structures known as vessels and functions in the…

Q: Which of the following best describes an artery? Select one: a. thin-walled, and supplied with…

A: Ans- Arteries are the important part of cardiovascular system in our body that carries the…

Q: The trabeculae carneae are located in the __________.   A epicardium   B ventricles   C atrium…

A: Step 1 The trabeculae carneae or columnae carneae are either rounded or irregular muscular columns…

Q: The valves which allow blood to flow from the ventricles into the arteries and not in the opposite…

A: The valves are the muscular flap like structures that are present between the two chambers of the…

Q: For questions #10-20, match each term to its definition. _____ . Vein…

A: Heart is defined as the hollow muscular organ which is composed of several layers of cardiac muscles…

Q: The obturator vein drains deoxygenated blood from the hip joint and medial thigh into the    (A)…

A: Introduction :- The main function of veins is to collect deoxygenated blood from the different body…

Q: Endocarditis is an inflammation of which portion of the heart? a. pericardium b. endocardium c.…

A: Heart is an organ that pumps blood and is originated from mesodermal tissue. Heart is exclusively…

Q: Which of the following conditions might result in the back flow of blood through a weakened mitral…

A: a. High pressure in the left ventricle, low pressure in the left atrium

Q: Which of the following statements is true?a. The left and right common carotid arteries bothbranch…

A: Arteries and veins are the two essential components of the circulatory system. Arteries carry…

Q: Physicians recommend that air travelers drink plenty of fluids and periodically get up and walk…

A: Veins are blood vessels that are responsible for transport of deoxygenated blood to the heart. Blood…

Q: Which condition would cause a diastolic murmur?   A regurgitation of blood through an incompetent…

A: Diastolic murmur refers to the sound that occurs for some period during diastole. The diastolic…

Q: Which of the following can be included in the description of an artery?     A. Remains open when…

A: Artery has elastic wall so it is not a solid structure so option B is incorrect.  Veins have…

Q: A blood vessel adapted to withstand a highpulse pressure would be expected to havea. an elastic…

A: The various types of blood vessels include: arteries, veins, arterioles, venules and capillaries.…

Q: When the lumen of an artery fills with plaque and calcium salts reducing blood flow, this condition…

A: The correct option is Atherosclerosis. Explanation:  When fat (cholesterol) and calcium build up…

Q: After passing through the inferior vena cava blood passes through the ____.   A coronary sinus   B…

A: The cardiovascular system or circulatory system is comprised of blood pumping muscular organ, heart,…

Q: What valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle? a-Tricuspid valve b-Bicuspid valve…

A: Heart is a muscular organ. Heart pumps blood, it has four chambers having two atrium and two…

Q: Which vessel would blood in the right coronary artery pass through next?   A anterior…

A: The circulatory system consists of three systems that work together; the heart (cardiovascular),…

Q: The diameter of veins is typically larger than that of arteries,becausea. veins must carry blood at…

A: Open and Closed circulatory systems are the two types of circulatory systems in our body. This…

Q: If the pressure in the ventricles is higher than the pressure in the atria, but lower than the…

A: Heart valves open and close in response to pressure changes inside the heart chambers. the fluid…

Q: Which layer (or tunic) of the blood vessel wall is composed of smooth muscle and elastin?   A…

A: Blood vessels are channels through which blood is distributed to all the parts of the body. Blood…

Q: Arteries of the pulmonary circuit differ from those of the systemic circuit in that they carry, (a)…

A: The heart is the pumping organ that is responsible for circulating the blood to different parts of…

Q: Blood flows directly from the left atrium to_____ . a. the aorta c. the right atrium b. the left…

A: The heart has four chambers in human beings. They are the two upper atria and two lower ventricles.…

Q: A) Name the blood vessel and B) Identify the valve A B A) Aorta; B) Aortic Semilunar valve A)…

A: Heart situated in the left thoracic cavity in the cardiac notch.

Q: This blood vessel allows diffusion of gases between blood and body tissues. O A. Artery O B. vein O…

A: The cells in the body requires nutrients oxygen and other necessities for its metabolic activities…

Q: In a patient with _______ some of the oxygenated blood returning to the left atrium would be pumped…

A: The blood enters the heart's right atrium from the body, where it moves to the right ventricle and…

Q: If an artery becomes clogged with plaque, a procedure called a/an ______ can be performed to open up…

A: Answer- If an artery becomes clogged with plaque, a procedure called a/an Angioplasty can be…

Q: Do arteries always carry highly oxygenated blood? Explain your answer.

A: Answer.  Arteries are thick and have an elastic layer that allows them to stretch and absorb…

Q: If a patient has cirrhosis of the liver and is unable to produce sufficient albumin and other plasma…

A: Alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis, accumulation of fat in the liver, buildup of iron, cystic fibrosis,…

Q: Which of the following forms of shock occurs as a result of expansion of the vascular compartment?…

A: A shock is a medical condition caused by a sudden drop in blood flow in the body. It can be caused…

Q: Myocardial infarction, or a heart attack, results if there is a lack of oxygen and nutrients brought…

A: Myocardial infarction It is commonly referred to as the heart attack , is the sudden death of   part…

Q: The _____ empties into the axillary artery.   A brachial artery   B subclavian vein   C…

A: axillary artery: a continuum of the subclavian artery in the axillary area that branches into…

Q: lists different capillary puncture materials and the corresponding function or use of each in a…

A: Capillary puncture is done for blood sample collection where venepuncture is not possible.

Q: A researcher was working on oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration of the blood in different…

A: Oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration is a common parameter used in medicine, for example to help…

Q: Which valves are closed during isovolumetric contraction & isovolumetric relaxation of the…

A: The Human heart is the Center for regulating blood across the body. It is located within the…

Q: When the nature of an artery changes from elastic to rigid because of changes in the walls, not the…

A: Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from heart. There are few exceptions…

Q: Match the type of capillary with the organs/tissue it is found in:

A: Capillaries are lined by a layer of the flat endothelial cells bound together by an intracellular…

Q: Which statement about atrial contraction is true.   A the end diastolic volume is the volume of…

A: Atrium is the upper chamber through which entry of blood occurs in ventricles of heart.There are two…

Q: The innermost layer (or tunic) of the blood vessel wall is called the:   A tunica intima.   B…

A: Blood vessels are important in distributing blood to all the parts of the body. It carries oxygen,…

Q: Prolonged pressure on the skin causes reddened areas at the point of contact due to: Select one: a.…

A: A pressure ulcer is also known as bed sores or pressure sores is an injury in the skin and…

Q: Discuss what do you mean by return of spontaneous circulation.

A: Return of spontaneous circulation is the re start of a sustained heart rhythm that perfuses the body…

Q: In which of the heart chambers would deoxygenated blood be found? A)left atrium and left ventricle…

A: Blood Circulation in Circulatory System: Through two large veins (inferior and superior vena cava)…