WEEK 1

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    • What is the primary function of arteries?
      Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
    • What do veins do?
      Carry blood back to the heart
    • What is the role of capillaries?
      Facilitate exchange of oxygen and nutrients
    • Where are sinusoids found?
      Liver, spleen, and bone marrow
    • What are the three layers of blood vessels?
      • Tunica Intima
      • Tunica Media
      • Tunica Adventitia
    • What is the function of the endothelium in blood vessels?
      Minimizes friction and facilitates transport
    • What is the role of smooth muscle in blood vessels?
      Facilitates vaso-constriction and dilation
    • What type of artery has a large tunica media and elastin?
      Elastic/Conducting artery
    • Which arteries are examples of muscular/distributing arteries?
      Renal artery, brachial, femoral
    • What is the lumen size of capillaries?
      5 to 10 microns
    • What are pericytes?
      Contractile cells that regulate blood flow
    • What is the function of fenestrations in capillaries?
      Allow rapid exchange of substances
    • What is the musculo-venous pump?
      • Also known as the skeletal muscle pump
      • Assists in venous return
      • Works against gravity
    • What does the pulmonary trunk carry?
      Deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle
    • What is the role of systemic circulation?
      Delivers oxygen and picks up carbon dioxide
    • Describe the blood flow through the heart.
      1. Arteries carry blood away from the heart
      2. Veins carry blood towards the heart
      3. Blood flows through chambers and valves
    • What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
      Separates right atrium and right ventricle
    • What does the aorta carry?
      Oxygenated blood from the left ventricle
    • What are the great vessels of the heart?
      • Arch of the Aorta
      • Brachiocephalic artery
      • Left Common Carotid artery
      • Right Subclavian artery
      • Right Common Carotid artery
      • Left Subclavian artery
    • What veins are part of the great vessels?
      Superior vena cava and brachiocephalic veins
    • What arteries supply the upper limb?
      • Subclavian artery
      • Axillary artery
      • Brachial artery
      • Radial artery
      • Ulnar artery
    • What are the deep and superficial veins of the upper limb?
      • Deep veins: Same name as arteries
      • Superficial veins: Basilic and Cephalic
    • What is the function of the femoral artery?
      Supplies blood to the thigh and leg
    • What happens to the femoral artery at the adductor hiatus?
      It becomes the popliteal artery
    • What does the posterior tibial artery supply?
      Supplies blood to the posterior compartment of the leg
    • What is the dorsalis pedis artery a continuation of?
      Anterior tibial artery
    • What are the major veins of the lower limb?
      • Great Saphenous vein
      • Short Saphenous vein
      • Femoral vein
      • Popliteal vein
    • What pulse can be found lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon?
      Dorsalis pedis pulse
    • What is the role of the arcuate artery?
      Supplies blood to the foot and toes
    • How do deep veins differ from superficial veins?
      Deep veins are within muscular compartments
    • What is the function of the great saphenous vein?
      Drains blood from the lower limb
    • What is the significance of collateral vessels?
      Allow continuous blood supply during movement
    • What is the role of the median cubital vein?
      Connects basilic and cephalic veins
    • What is the function of the popliteal artery?
      Supplies blood to the knee and lower leg
    • What arteries branch from the popliteal artery?
      Anterior and posterior tibial arteries
    • What is the function of the fibular branch of the posterior tibial artery?
      Supplies blood to the lateral compartment of the leg
    • What is the tarsal tunnel?
      Passage for posterior tibial artery and nerves
    • What do the medial and lateral plantar arteries supply?
      Supply blood to the sole of the foot
    • What is the function of the superficial palmar arch?
      Supplies blood to the palm of the hand
    • What is the role of the deep palmar arch?
      Supplies blood to the deep structures of the hand
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