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What is a vessel that takes blood to the heart?
The vessels that carry blood to the heart are called veins. Those that supply the body with blood from the heart are called arteries.Examples are the jugular veins that return blood from the head, and the carotid arteries that supply blood to the head.
What do carotid and vertebral arteries supply?
They supply the brain (and structures of the head, as well) with oxygenated blood.
Where does the head and brain recevie their supply of oxygenated blood from?
the carotid arteries
What is the purpose of the carotid artery?
Provide blood supply to the head and neck
What artery supplies blood to the head of the femur?
Medial Femoral Circumflex... Without this artery blood supply to the head of the femur is cut off and the head of the femur will die
What is the main source of blood supply to the face head and neck?
External carotid artery
What blood vessels lie on both sides of urinary bladder in the fetal pig?
There two lymphatic blood vessels on either side of the urinary bladder in pigs. These blood vessels supply blood to the bladder and urethra.
The left common carotid artery receives blood from what vessel?
It supply blood to organs External to the skull.
What area of the head and skull has the greatest concentration of vessels?
The area of the head and skull with the greatest concentration of vessels is the scalp. The scalp is highly vascularized to supply blood to the hair follicles and the skin of the head. This rich blood supply helps nourish the hair and provide a protective barrier for the skull.
What is a sow's head?
A sow is a female pig, so a sow's head would be a female pig's head.
What major artery or vein supplies the head and neck with oxygen-rich blood?
The carotid arteries (paired) supply the head and neck with oxygen rich blood.
What are the vessels that nourish the heart?
Veins take blood to the heart, arteries take blood away from the heart.The vessels that carry blood to the heart are called veins. Those that supply the body with blood from the heart are called arteries.Examples are the jugular veins that return blood from the head, and the carotid arteries that supply blood to the head.
