VA-BC Vascular Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?

Accepted Answer

Aorta

Answer

Vein

Answer

Capillary

Answer

Vena cava

Question 2

Which structure connects arteries and veins?

Accepted Answer

Valve

Answer

Atrium

Answer

Capillary

Answer

Alveolus

Question 3

Veins carry blood:

Accepted Answer

Toward the heart

Answer

Away from the heart

Answer

To the lungs

Answer

To the brain

Question 4

What is the function of valves in veins?

Accepted Answer

Prevent backflow

Answer

Increase pressure

Answer

Oxygenate blood

Answer

Control heart rate

Question 5

Which of the following is a deep vein in the upper extremity?

Accepted Answer

Brachial

Answer

Cephalic

Answer

Basilic

Answer

Median cubital

Question 6

Arteries are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

No oxygen

Answer

Thin walls

Answer

Low pressure

Answer

Thick walls

Question 7

The vena cava returns blood to which part of the heart?

Accepted Answer

Left ventricle

Answer

Left atrium

Answer

Right atrium

Answer

Right ventricle

Question 8

Which vessel is most often used for central venous catheter insertion?

Accepted Answer

Carotid artery

Answer

Subclavian vein

Answer

Femoral artery

Answer

Jugular artery

Question 9

Which term describes the smallest blood vessels in the body?

Accepted Answer

Venules

Answer

Arterioles

Answer

Capillaries

Answer

Aorta