Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.
-small branch of an artery
A)hemiplegia
B)arteriole
C)dysphasia
D)hypoperfusion
E)cyanosis
F)phlebitis
G)vascular
H)atherosclerosis
I)arteriosclerosis
J)tunica adventitia

Question

Match the term with the best descriptor/definition.​
-​small branch of an artery
A)​hemiplegia
B)​arteriole
C)​dysphasia
D)​hypoperfusion
E)​cyanosis
F)​phlebitis
G)​vascular
H)​atherosclerosis
I)​arteriosclerosis
J)tunica adventitia

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An arteriole is a small branch of an artery.

Answer: J
 Tunica adventitia refers to the outermost layer of a blood vessel, which is composed of connective tissue and provides support and protection.

Answer: H
 Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of plaque (composed of fats, cholesterol, etc.) inside the arteries, which can lead to reduced blood flow and various health problems.

Answer: I
 Arteriosclerosis is a broad term that refers to the stiffening and hardening of arteries, which can be caused by various factors such as aging, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis.

Answer: F
 Phlebitis refers to the inflammation of a vein, which can cause pain, swelling, and redness.

Note: The other terms listed (hemiplegia, dysphasia, hypoperfusion, cyanosis, and vascular) do not match with the definition provided for "small branch of an artery" and therefore do not have a correct answer listed.

Match the Term with the Best Descriptor/definition.​

Match the Term with the Best Descriptor/definition.