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6. the radial, median cubital, and basilic veins:

  • drain the brain
  • are found in the arms
  • drain venous blood into the inferior vena cava
  • are part of the hepatic portal circulation

7. which of the following is the most likely outcome of persistent and prolonged ischemia of the lower extremity?

  • increased surface temperature of the lower extremity
  • palpation of the dorsalis pedis pulse
  • necrosis
  • red, flushed appearance

8. which of the following blood vessels brings unoxygenated blood to the liver?

  • jugular vein
  • portal vein
  • hepatic veins
  • celiac trunk

9. the single layer of epithelium of this (these) blood vessel(s) allow(s) for the transport of water and dissolve solute between the blood and interstitum

  • aorta
  • arterioles
  • capillaries
  • veins

10. plasma oncotic pressure is caused primarily by:

  • blood pressure
  • lymph
  • plasma proteins, especially ablumin
  • electrolytes such as sodium and chloride

11. the tribal, peroneal, and popliteal veins:

  • from the circle of willis
  • are part of the hepatic circulation
  • are found in the lower extremities
  • empty venous blood into the superior vena cava

12. which condition is characterised by poor skin turgor?

  • expanded blood volume
  • dehydration
  • varicose veins
  • pulmonary edema

13. while "taking" a blood pressure, you record the first Korotkoff sounds as the:

  • diastolic reading
  • systolic reading
  • pulse pressure
  • mean arterial blood pressure

14. the rental arteries:

  • are part of the splanchnic circulation
  • exit from the celiac axis
  • deliver oxygenated blood to the kidney's
  • are part of the hepatic portal circulation

15. what artery contains receptors (baroreceptors) for blood pressure regulation?

  • pulmonary
  • jugular
  • carotid
  • vertebral