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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

19. The Blood Vessels

Arteries

Anatomy & Physiology

19. The Blood Vessels

Arteries

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Problem 14

Textbook Question

The paired arteries supplying blood to the body wall and other structures outside the abdominopelvic cavity include the:
a) Left gastric, hepatic, splenic, and phrenic arteries
(b) Adrenal, colic, lumbar, and gonadal arteries
(c) Iliac, femoral, and lumbar arteries
(d) Celiac, left gastric, and superior and inferior mesenteric arteries

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Step 1: Understand the anatomy of the paired arteries and their function. Paired arteries are those that occur on both sides of the body and supply blood to specific regions. These arteries typically serve structures outside the abdominopelvic cavity, such as the body wall and limbs.

Step 2: Review the options provided in the question. Each option lists specific arteries, and you need to determine which ones are paired and supply blood to the body wall or structures outside the abdominopelvic cavity.

Step 3: Analyze the anatomical regions supplied by each artery listed in the options. For example, the left gastric artery supplies the stomach, which is within the abdominopelvic cavity, so it is not relevant to the question. Similarly, the celiac artery supplies abdominal organs, not the body wall.

Step 4: Focus on arteries that are paired and supply the body wall or structures outside the abdominopelvic cavity. Examples include the lumbar arteries (which supply the posterior abdominal wall), iliac arteries (which supply the pelvis and lower limbs), and femoral arteries (which supply the lower limbs).

Step 5: Eliminate options that include unpaired arteries or arteries that primarily supply internal organs within the abdominopelvic cavity. Select the option that correctly lists paired arteries serving the body wall and external structures.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Systemic Circulation

Systemic circulation refers to the pathway in which oxygenated blood is distributed from the heart to the rest of the body and then returned as deoxygenated blood. This process involves various arteries that branch off from the aorta, supplying blood to different regions, including the body wall and organs outside the abdominopelvic cavity.

Abdominopelvic Arteries

The abdominopelvic arteries are a group of major arteries that supply blood to the abdominal and pelvic organs. Key arteries include the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, and inferior mesenteric artery, which branch off the abdominal aorta and provide essential blood flow to the digestive system and other structures in the region.

Arterial Supply to the Body Wall

The arterial supply to the body wall includes various arteries that provide oxygenated blood to the muscles, skin, and tissues of the trunk. Important arteries in this context include the lumbar arteries, which supply the lower back, and the intercostal arteries, which supply the ribcage area, ensuring that the body wall receives adequate blood flow for function and health.

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