Arteries & Veins

Front

What is the main function of arteries?

Back

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

Front

What is the main 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 role of the carotid artery?

Back

The carotid artery supplies blood to the brain, neck, and face.

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 significance of the subclavian artery?

Back

The subclavian artery supplies blood to the arms and parts of the brain.

Front

What is the function of the inferior vena cava?

Back

The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.

Front

What is the common iliac artery?

Back

The common iliac artery is a major artery that branches from the aorta and supplies blood to the pelvis and lower limbs.

Front

What is the role of the renal artery?

Back

The renal artery supplies blood to the kidneys.