Which of the Following Statements Are True of Coronary Circulation

question 174

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of coronary circulation? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)The coronary arteries are branches of the ascending aorta.
• B)The blood in the coronary arteries is high in oxygen.
• C)Blockage of a coronary vessel may cause ischemia and necrosis of cardiac muscle.
• D)The coronary veins merge into the coronary sinus, which empties blood into the left atrium.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

is a region of the brain located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Amygdala

A part of the brain located within the temporal lobe, involved in emotion processing, fear responses, and memory.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures located deep within the cerebral hemispheres involved in controlling movement and coordination.

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, responsible for complex behaviors including thought, memory, attention, and consciousness.