WGU - D313 - ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY 2 - CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM - LESSON 4 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Aorta - ANSmajor blood vessel that arises out of the left ventricle
Common Iliac Arteries - ANSblood vessels that provide blood to the legs, pelvis,
reproductive organs, and other organs in the pelvic area
Aortic Aperture - ANSa hole located between the right and left crus of the diaphragm at
the level of T12
Superior Vena Cava - ANSmajor vein that drains the blood from lower limbs, trunk, and
abdomen into the right ventricle
Inferior Vena Cava - ANSmajor vein that drains the blood from lower limbs, trunk, and
abdomen into the right ventricle
Abdominal Aorta - ANSthe main blood vessel in the abdominal cavity
Ovary - ANSfemale reproductive organ
Hepatic Portal System - ANSthe venous system that returns blood from the digestive
tract and spleen to the liver
Testicle - ANSmale reproductive organ
Common Iliac Artery - ANSa large artery of the abdomen paired on each side
Inguinal Ligament - ANSa band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior
iliac spine
PHYSIOLOGY 2 - CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM - LESSON 4 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Aorta - ANSmajor blood vessel that arises out of the left ventricle
Common Iliac Arteries - ANSblood vessels that provide blood to the legs, pelvis,
reproductive organs, and other organs in the pelvic area
Aortic Aperture - ANSa hole located between the right and left crus of the diaphragm at
the level of T12
Superior Vena Cava - ANSmajor vein that drains the blood from lower limbs, trunk, and
abdomen into the right ventricle
Inferior Vena Cava - ANSmajor vein that drains the blood from lower limbs, trunk, and
abdomen into the right ventricle
Abdominal Aorta - ANSthe main blood vessel in the abdominal cavity
Ovary - ANSfemale reproductive organ
Hepatic Portal System - ANSthe venous system that returns blood from the digestive
tract and spleen to the liver
Testicle - ANSmale reproductive organ
Common Iliac Artery - ANSa large artery of the abdomen paired on each side
Inguinal Ligament - ANSa band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior
iliac spine
