MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-layer of the blood vessel also called the endothelium
A)ductus arteriosus
B)artery
C)ductus venosus
D)vein
E)tunica media
F)capillary
G)tunica externa
H)hepatic portal system
I)tunica intima
J)foramen ovale

Question

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Layer of the blood vessel that lines the lumen and is in direct contact with the blood flow.

Answer: B
 Blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Answer: C
 Fetal blood vessel that connects the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava, bypassing the liver.

Answer: D
 Blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Answer: E
 Layer of the blood vessel composed of smooth muscle tissue and elastic fibers, responsible for regulating blood flow and blood pressure.

Answer: F
 Smallest type of blood vessel, where exchange of nutrients and waste products occurs between blood and tissues.

Answer: G
 Outermost layer of the blood vessel, composed of connective tissue and providing structural support.

Answer: H
 Network of blood vessels connecting the capillary bed of the digestive system to the liver, allowing for the processing and storage of nutrients.

Answer: J
 Fetal hole between the right and left atria, allowing blood to bypass the lungs.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description