Blood Pumped Through the Systemic Circuit Is Distributed to Lower

question 16

Multiple Choice

Blood pumped through the systemic circuit is distributed to lower body regions such as the digestive system by________.  

• A) arterioles
• B) carotid arteries
• C) pulmonary arteries
• D) pulmonary veins
• E) the superior vena cava

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Definitions:

Silicone Catheter

A tube made from silicone material used for medical purposes, such as draining fluids or delivering medications.

Silver-alloy Catheter

A catheter coated with a silver alloy designed to reduce infections by its antimicrobial properties.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

A synthetic plastic polymer used in a wide range of products, from medical devices to plumbing and construction materials.

Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)

A radiographic imaging technique that uses a contrast dye injected into a vein to visualize the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.