Chapter 21.3, Problem 10BYGO

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The organs or parts of organs that are supplied with blood by (a) the cerebral arterial circle, (b) the celiac trunk, (c) the superior mesenteric artery, and (d) the internal iliac artery.

Introduction:

Blood vessels are components of the circulatory system that transport blood throughout the human body. They transport blood cells, nutrients and oxygen to the tissues of the body. They also remove waste and carbon dioxide from the tissues. Blood vessels are needed to sustain life, as all the tissues of the body depend on their functionality.