Blood Vessel Labeling

Front

What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

Capillaries are small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

Front

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

Back

Renal artery.

Front

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

Back

Splenic artery.

Front

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

Back

Hepatic artery.

Front

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

Back

Mesenteric artery.

Front

What is the name of the artery that branches from the abdominal aorta and supplies blood to the lower limbs?

Back

Common iliac artery.

Front

What is the name of the vein that drains blood from the brain?

Back

Internal jugular vein.

Front

What is the name of the vein that drains blood from the face and neck?

Back

External jugular vein.