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BIOS 255 Exam 2 Latest Update ) Questions with
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
Which blood vessel class is the largest and is characterized by
having a thick tunica media dominated by elastic laminae? -
ANSWER Elastic arteries
Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the
lymphatic system? - ANSWER Pancreas
The lymphatic capillary bed drains fluid directly from where? -
ANSWER Interstitial fluid
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated but nutrient, rich
blood from the intestines to the liver? - ANSWER Hepatic portal
vein
The majority of venous blood from veins originating above the
diaphragm will drain into which blood vessel before draining
into the heart? - ANSWER Superior vena cava
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Lymph from above the diaphragm on the left side, and
bilaterally below the diaphragm is returned to the venous
circulation by way of the: - ANSWER Thoracic duct
A drop of blood is in the axillary vein. What is the next vessel
that blood will enter? - ANSWER Subclavian vein
The circle of Willis, or cerebral anastomosis, ensure blood flow
is consistent to the: - ANSWER Brain
The hepatic portal system transports blood from: - ANSWER The
intestines to the liver
T cells mature where? - ANSWER thymus
Which of the following factors is NOT important in assuring
adequate venous return to the heart? - ANSWER All of these
factors contribute to venous return
BIOS 255 Exam 2 Latest Update ) Questions with
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
Which blood vessel class is the largest and is characterized by
having a thick tunica media dominated by elastic laminae? -
ANSWER Elastic arteries
Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the
lymphatic system? - ANSWER Pancreas
The lymphatic capillary bed drains fluid directly from where? -
ANSWER Interstitial fluid
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated but nutrient, rich
blood from the intestines to the liver? - ANSWER Hepatic portal
vein
The majority of venous blood from veins originating above the
diaphragm will drain into which blood vessel before draining
into the heart? - ANSWER Superior vena cava
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Lymph from above the diaphragm on the left side, and
bilaterally below the diaphragm is returned to the venous
circulation by way of the: - ANSWER Thoracic duct
A drop of blood is in the axillary vein. What is the next vessel
that blood will enter? - ANSWER Subclavian vein
The circle of Willis, or cerebral anastomosis, ensure blood flow
is consistent to the: - ANSWER Brain
The hepatic portal system transports blood from: - ANSWER The
intestines to the liver
T cells mature where? - ANSWER thymus
Which of the following factors is NOT important in assuring
adequate venous return to the heart? - ANSWER All of these
factors contribute to venous return
