Which of These Statements Can Be Used to Characterize Blood

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements can be used to characterize blood flow in the human body?
a.There is a unidirectional blood flow.
b. Arteries always carry oxygenated blood.
c. Veins always carry deoxygenated blood.
d. Arteries always carry blood away from the heart.
e. Veins always carry blood toward the heart.

• A) a, c, d, e
• B) a, b, c, d, e
• C) a, d, e
• D) b, c, d, e
• E) a, b, e

Recognize the components and significance of the hepatic portal circulation.

Understand the anatomical specifics and function of fetal circulation structures.

Differentiate between the arterial and venous systems in terms of structure and function.

Describe the process of gas and nutrient exchange in the capillary beds.

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Definitions:

Tissue

Groups of similar cells that have a common function in the body, categorized broadly into epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.

Multipolar Neuron

A type of neuron that has one axon and multiple dendrites, allowing it to receive and integrate signals from many other neurons.

Glia Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and nutrition, maintain homeostasis, and participate in signal transmission.

Embryonic Germ Layers

The three primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) in the embryo, from which all organs and tissues develop.