Blood Vessel Structure

In which direction to arteries carry blood?

• Away from the Heart

• Toward the Heart

• Away from the Lungs

• Toward the Left Ventricle

Where is most of the blood in the body stored?

• Veins

• Arteries

• Heart

• Capillaries

Which layer of the blood vessel wall contains collagen fibers?

• Outer

• Middle

• Inner

• All

Which layers of the blood vessel wall contains elastic fibers

• Outer

• Middle

• Inner

What type of tissue is the innermost layer of the blood vessel wall composed of?

• Squamous Epithelium

• Desnse Connective

• Smooth Muscle

• Areolar Connective

What activities occur at the capillaries?

• Filtration

• Diffusion

• Exchange of Materials

• Cellular Respiration

Which type of artery functions in propelling blood forward when the ventricles are relaxed?

• Elastic

• Muscular

• Arterioles

• Venules

Which type of artery would you generally find as medium sized farther from the heart?

• Elastic

• Muscular

• Arterioles

• Venules

What are the small, almost microscopic arteries located near the capillaries called?

• Aorta

• Artery

• Arteriole

• Atrium

Which is classified as a venous disorter?

• Aortic Aneurysm

• Thoracic outlet syndrome

• Raynaud's Phenomenon

• Pulmonary Embolism