Systemic Circulation

What is the largest vessel in the body?

Aorta

Internal jugular vein

Femoral artery

Superior vena cava

Aorta

Which cardiovascular structures act as blood reservoirs, containing most of the body’s blood?

Heart

Capillaries

Veins

Arteries

Veins

Which artery supplies blood to the muscles of the scalp and face?

Internal carotid artery

External carotid artery

Vertebral artery

Basilar artery

External Carotid artery

How many brachiocephalic vessels are there?

1 brachiocephalic artery, 1 brachiocephalic vein

2 brachiocephalic arteries, 1 brachiocephalic vein

1 brachiocephalic artery, 2 brachiocephalic veins

2 brachiocephalic arteries, 2 brachiocephalic veins

1 brachiocephalic artery, 2 brachiocephalic veins

What is the correct flow of deoxygenated blood in the upper limbs?

A. Ulnar vein, brachial vein, subclavian vein, axillary vein, brachiocephalic vein, superior vena cava

B. Radial vein, brachial vein, axillary vein, subclavian vein, brachiocephalic vein, superior vena cava

C. Radial vein, ulnar vein, axillary vein, brachiocephalic vein, subclavian vein, superior vena cava

D. Ulnar vein, axillary vein, brachial vein, brachiocephalic vein, subclavian vein, superior vena cava

B. Radial vein, brachial vein, axillary vein, subclavian vein, brachiocephalic vein, superior vena cava

Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood away from the liver?

Hepatic vein

Inferior vena cava

Superior vena cava

Hepatic portal vein

Hepatic vein

The Circle of Willis is a circular arrangement of arteries at the base of the brain. Which arteries typically contribute to the Circle of Willis?

A. Anterior cerebral artery and posterior cerebral artery

B. Internal carotid artery and vertebral artery

C. Common carotid artery and basilar artery

D. External carotid artery and internal jugular vein

B. Internal carotid artery and vertebral artery

Which vein collects blood from the gastrointestinal organs and carries it to the liver?

Renal vein

Hepatic vein

Hepatic portal vein

Inferior vena cava

Hepatic Portal vein

Which artery is commonly used for measuring blood pressure?

Brachial artery

Radial artery

Ulnar artery

Subclavian artery

Brachial Artery

From which blood vessel does the right subclavian artery arise?

Common carotid artery

Pulmonary artery

Brachiocephalic artery

Aorta

Brachiocephalic artery

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood to the intestines and part of the colon?

Celiac artery

Hepatic artery

Superior mesenteric artery

Intestinal mesenteric artery

Superior mesenteric artery

Which vessel is commonly palpated to measure heart rate?

Radial artery

Axillary artery

External carotid artery

Brachial artery

Ulnar artery

Radial Artery