The Alternate Route of Blood Flow to a Body Part

Question

The alternate route of blood flow to a body part through an anastomosis is called
A)a thoroughfare channel.
B)a blood reservoir.
C)a detour route.
D)collateral circulation.
E)microcirculation.

Accepted Answer

Collateral circulation refers to an alternate route of blood flow to a body part through an anastomosis, which is a connection between two blood vessels. It is also known as collateral circulation or collateral vessels. Option A is not a medical term used to describe the route of blood flow. Option B is a broad term that may refer to any part of the body that can hold blood. Option C is a layman's term and not medically accurate. Option E describes the circulation of blood in the smallest blood vessels (capillaries) within tissue.