The connections shared by arteries that allow them to shunt blood from one artery to another are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


anastomoses

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The visceral branches of the internal iliac arteries supply blood to the

A. lumbar and gluteal muscles. B. anterior abdominal wall. C. lower leg. D. urinary bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs. E. external genitalia.

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Each of the following local factors produces the relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle except increased

a. acid b. carbon dioxide c. osmolarity d. oxygen e. potassium

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