Histology Testbank: Blood Vessels 4

Instructions: For each histology question, pick the one best answer. This histology test bank is also useful for the histology questions on the USMLE (USMLE step 1). Click here for answers.

1.
Which structure receives blood from the capillary bed?
a. Capillary
b. Arteriole
c. Venule
d. Elastic artery
e. Muscular artery

2.
Which layer in a large artery or vein contains the vasa vasorum?
a. Tunica intima
b. Tunica media
c. Tunica externa
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

3.
What are the venous channels associated with the brain?
a. Continuous capillaries
b. Fenestrated capillaries
c. Sinusoidal capillaries
d. AV anastomoses
e. Venous sinuses

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