NCCT Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

Which vein is most commonly used for routine venipuncture in adults?

Accepted Answer

Median cubital vein

Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Basilic vein

Answer

Femoral vein

Question 2

What are the three layers of a blood vessel wall called?

Accepted Answer

Tunica intima, tunica media, tunica adventitia

Answer

Endothelium, myocardium, epicardium

Answer

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

Answer

Mucosa, submucosa, serosa

Question 3

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

Accepted Answer

Left ventricle

Answer

Right ventricle

Answer

Left atrium

Answer

Right atrium

Question 4

What is the average adult blood volume?

Accepted Answer

4–6 liters

Answer

1–2 liters

Answer

8–10 liters

Answer

10–12 liters

Question 5

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

Accepted Answer

Arteries

Answer

Veins

Answer

Capillaries

Answer

Venules

Question 6

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Transport oxygen via hemoglobin

Answer

Fight infection

Answer

Initiate blood clotting

Answer

Produce antibodies