VT Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

Which artery is the main supplier of blood to the brain?

Accepted Answer

Internal carotid artery

Answer

Femoral artery

Answer

Subclavian artery

Answer

Brachial artery

Question 2

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart?

Accepted Answer

Inferior vena cava

Answer

Superior vena cava

Answer

Aorta

Answer

Pulmonary vein

Question 3

What function do valves serve in peripheral veins?

Accepted Answer

Prevent backflow

Answer

Increase pulse pressure

Answer

Enhance oxygenation

Answer

Regulate heart rate

Question 4

Which vessel branches off the abdominal aorta to supply the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Renal artery

Answer

Iliac artery

Answer

Celiac trunk

Answer

Femoral artery

Question 5

Which layer of the artery contains smooth muscle for vasoconstriction?

Accepted Answer

Tunica media

Answer

Tunica externa

Answer

Tunica intima

Answer

Endothelium

Question 6

What causes venous return to increase during inhalation?

Accepted Answer

Negative thoracic pressure

Answer

Positive abdominal pressure

Answer

Increased pulmonary resistance

Answer

Arterial dilation