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The mesenteric arteries supply blood to which structure?
A. Intestines (big and small)
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B. Esophagus and stomach
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C. Kidneys
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D. Spleen and pancreas Ans: Intestines (large and small) - The
superior mesenteric artery supplies the small intestine and
half of the large intestine. The inferior mesenteric artery
supplies the large intestines and the rectum
A patient has a tumor near the circle of Willis. Where is this
area located?
A. The brain
B. The lower leg
C. The abdomen
D. The thorax Ans: The brain - The circle of willis does not
appear in proximity to the abdominal cavity, the thoracic
cavity, or the lower extremities. It is a vascular circle in the
brain
What is the gallbladder's main function?
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A. Produce bile
B. Produce insulin
C. Store and concentrate bile
D. Digest sugars Ans: Store and concentrate bile - When food
enters the stomach, bile is released. Bile helps break up fats in
food for digestion. If an individual consumes foods that are
high in fat, the gall bladder assists the liver with the
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breakdown of those fats to assist with the digestion process.
The duodenum connects to the stomach at which section of
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the stomach?
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A. pylorus
B. Esophagus
C. Body
D. Fundus Ans: Pylorus - The pylorus is where the first portion
of the small intestine communicates with the contents of the
stomach
The renal artery arises from which of the following ateries?
A. Thoracic aorta
B. Abdominal aorta
C. Femoral artery
D. Carotid artery Ans: Abdominal aorta
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What is the outermost portion of the kidney?
A. Renal medulla
B. Renal cortex
C. Collecting duct
D. Adrenal gland Ans: Renal cortex - The renal cortex
comprises the outermost layer of the kidney
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Fimbriae, the small, finger-like extensions on the distal ends of
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the fallopian tubes serve what purpose?
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A. Sweep the egg into the fallopian tube
B. Close off the entrance to the fallopian tube
C. Hold the ovary in place
D. Connect the ovary to the uterus Ans: Sweep the egg into the
fallopian tube - The fimbriae swell when sex hormones activate
them and they use a gentle sweeping motion to direct the egg
into the tube
Where does fertilization occur?
A. Ovary
B. Fallopian tube
C. Vagina
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D. Uterus Ans: Fallopian tube - Fertilization of the ovum
occurs in the fallopian tube
Which of the following is the name of the inner lining of the
uterus?
A. Endometrium
B. Myometrium
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C. Serosa
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D. Fimbriae Ans: Endometrium - inner(endo) lining(metrium)
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What is the term for the removal of the loose skin covering the
glans penis?
A. Phimosis
B. Prostatectomy
C. Circumcision
D. Biopsy Ans: Circumcision - Male circumcision involves the
removal of the foreskin from the penis
The epididymis does which of the following?
A. Creation of new sperm
B. Storage and maturation of sperm
C. Fertilization of sperm
Board Vitals Review Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Already Graded A+
The mesenteric arteries supply blood to which structure?
A. Intestines (big and small)
© 2026 Assignment
B. Esophagus and stomach
Guru01 - Stuvia
C. Kidneys
Expert
D. Spleen and pancreas Ans: Intestines (large and small) - The
superior mesenteric artery supplies the small intestine and
half of the large intestine. The inferior mesenteric artery
supplies the large intestines and the rectum
A patient has a tumor near the circle of Willis. Where is this
area located?
A. The brain
B. The lower leg
C. The abdomen
D. The thorax Ans: The brain - The circle of willis does not
appear in proximity to the abdominal cavity, the thoracic
cavity, or the lower extremities. It is a vascular circle in the
brain
What is the gallbladder's main function?
, 2
A. Produce bile
B. Produce insulin
C. Store and concentrate bile
D. Digest sugars Ans: Store and concentrate bile - When food
enters the stomach, bile is released. Bile helps break up fats in
food for digestion. If an individual consumes foods that are
high in fat, the gall bladder assists the liver with the
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breakdown of those fats to assist with the digestion process.
The duodenum connects to the stomach at which section of
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the stomach?
Expert
A. pylorus
B. Esophagus
C. Body
D. Fundus Ans: Pylorus - The pylorus is where the first portion
of the small intestine communicates with the contents of the
stomach
The renal artery arises from which of the following ateries?
A. Thoracic aorta
B. Abdominal aorta
C. Femoral artery
D. Carotid artery Ans: Abdominal aorta
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What is the outermost portion of the kidney?
A. Renal medulla
B. Renal cortex
C. Collecting duct
D. Adrenal gland Ans: Renal cortex - The renal cortex
comprises the outermost layer of the kidney
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Fimbriae, the small, finger-like extensions on the distal ends of
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the fallopian tubes serve what purpose?
Expert
A. Sweep the egg into the fallopian tube
B. Close off the entrance to the fallopian tube
C. Hold the ovary in place
D. Connect the ovary to the uterus Ans: Sweep the egg into the
fallopian tube - The fimbriae swell when sex hormones activate
them and they use a gentle sweeping motion to direct the egg
into the tube
Where does fertilization occur?
A. Ovary
B. Fallopian tube
C. Vagina
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D. Uterus Ans: Fallopian tube - Fertilization of the ovum
occurs in the fallopian tube
Which of the following is the name of the inner lining of the
uterus?
A. Endometrium
B. Myometrium
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C. Serosa
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D. Fimbriae Ans: Endometrium - inner(endo) lining(metrium)
Expert
What is the term for the removal of the loose skin covering the
glans penis?
A. Phimosis
B. Prostatectomy
C. Circumcision
D. Biopsy Ans: Circumcision - Male circumcision involves the
removal of the foreskin from the penis
The epididymis does which of the following?
A. Creation of new sperm
B. Storage and maturation of sperm
C. Fertilization of sperm
