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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 22 The Cardiovascular System Vessels And Circulation

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following applies to elastic arteries?

A) These vessels distribute blood to the skeletal muscles and internal organs of the body.
B) They have a poorly defined adventitia.
C) The media of these arteries contains a high density of elastic fibers and relatively few smooth muscle cells.
D) The media consists of scattered smooth muscle fibers that do not form a complete layer.
E) They have an average diameter of 50 µm.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following diffuses across the endothelial cells in a capillary?

A) lipid-insoluble materials
B) gases
C) glucose
D) large carbohydrates
E) nucleic acids

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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A network of small arteries called the ________ provides a blood supply to the externa of very large blood vessels.

A) vasa vasorum
B) companion vessels
C) distributing arteries
D) fenestrated arteries
E) thoroughfare channels

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