"Artery" and "Vein" Are Defined by Whether They Carry Blood

question 57

Multiple Choice

"Artery" and "vein" are defined by whether they carry blood to the heart or away from the heart.If they were defined by whether they carried oxygenated or deoxygenated blood,we would have to change the name(s) of

• A)the hepatic portal vein to a hepatic portal artery.
• B)the hepatic and renal systems; they would have to be switched.
• C)the pulmonary artery and vein; they would have to be switched.
• D)the coronary artery and vein; they would have to be switched.
• E)none,since the aorta and vena cava do not have "artery" and "vein" in their name.

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Definitions:

Urinary Retention

A medical condition characterized by the inability to urinate despite the urge, often requiring medical intervention.

Diuretic Medication

Drugs that increase the excretion of water and salt from the body to treat conditions like hypertension and edema.

Stress Incontinence

A condition characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine due to a sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing or sneezing.

Bladder Distended

A condition where the bladder is abnormally stretched, often due to an inability to empty urine completely, leading to discomfort and potential urinary issues.