To examine blood flow through an area more closely, a radiologist can inject contrast dye into an artery for an angiogram. If the dye was injected into the superior mesenteric artery, the radiologist is trying to examine blood flow through what area of the body?
A) The neck and the facial muscles
B) The intercostal muscles and chest area
C) The arms and the hands
D) The small intestine and portions of the large intestine

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The superior mesenteric artery supplies blood to the small intestine and portions of the large intestine, so injecting contrast dye into this artery would allow a radiologist to examine blood flow through these areas.

To Examine Blood Flow Through an Area More Closely, a Radiologist