The ________ Is a Short Trunk That Serves to Receive

question 5

Multiple Choice

The ________ is a short trunk that serves to receive deoxygenated blood from the veins of the myocardium.

• A) coronary sulcus
• B) coronary thrombus
• C) coronary sinus
• D) coronary groove

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Definitions:

Angiotensinogen

A glycoprotein produced by the liver that is the precursor to angiotensin, playing a key role in blood pressure regulation.

Angiotensin I

Peptide derived when renin acts on angiotensinogen.

Renin

An enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a crucial role in the body's regulation of blood pressure.

Angiotensin II

A peptide hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to increase, part of a vital mechanism regulating blood pressure.