Which of the Following Words Means Pertaining to the Base

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words means pertaining to the base of a structure?

• A)Macular
• B)Cochlear
• C)Structural
• D)Vestibular
• E)Basilar

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Definitions:

Ductus Arteriosus

A fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, allowing blood to bypass the lungs in utero, which normally closes after birth.

Foramen Ovale

An opening in the septum between the two atria of the heart in the fetus, which normally closes after birth.

Inferior Vena Cava

The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle portion of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

External Iliac Vein

A large vein in the pelvis that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs back to the heart.