Arteries & Veins

Front

What is the function of arteries?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body.

Front

What is the function of veins?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the tissues.

Front

What is the largest artery in the human body?

Back

The aorta.

Front

What is the main vein that carries blood from the lower body to the heart?

Back

The inferior vena cava.

Front

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

Back

The carotid artery.

Front

What is the difference between systemic and pulmonary circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body, while pulmonary circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What are the three layers of blood vessel walls?

Back

The three layers are the tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica externa.

Front

What is the role of the tunica media in arteries?

Back

The tunica media is responsible for the contraction and relaxation of the artery, regulating blood pressure and flow.

Front

What type of blood vessel has valves to prevent backflow?

Back

Veins have valves to prevent backflow of blood.

Front

What is the name of the artery located in the forearm that is commonly used to check pulse?

Back

The radial artery.