Summarize the function of vascular anastomoses

What will be an ideal response?


Anastomoses are locations where vessels connect via pathways called collateral vessels. These anastomoses allow more than one route for blood to flow through a particular tissue.

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A: A B: B C: C D: D E: G

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The brain and spinal cord comprise the central nervous system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How would a decrease in blood volume affect both stroke volume and cardiac output?

What will be an ideal response?

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Mercury is used to measure blood pressure because it is ________ compared to other liquids

A) lighter in color B) darker in color C) more dense D) warmer E) less dense

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