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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Question

Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. An inflammation of the lining of the vein is called
a. hemorrhoid.
b. thrombus.
c. embolism.
d. phlebitis.

Expert Solution

Step 1

Blood vessels can be outlined as tubular structures that are present in the body and are functionally accountable for carrying blood from one part of the body to another. Pulmonary vessels are accountable for the transportation of blood from the right ventricle to the lungs and then to the artery of the heart. Systemic vessels are accountable for carrying the blood from the left ventricle to the tissues of the body and then returning the blood to the right atrium.

Step 2

Inflammation of the lining of a vein is called phlebitis. Veins are very much essential blood vessels that help the body carry the blood from organs of the body back into the heart. This clinical condition of phlebitis occurs mostly in the legs and it causes damage to the wall of the veins by forming a blood clot that causes blockage in the vein.

Phlebitis can show several symptoms which include redness, vomiting, tenderness, pain, swelling, shortness of breath, chest pain, and fast heart rate. This condition occurs because of injury to the lining of the blood vessel or formation of clots inside the vein of the body.

Hence, the correct option is d.