Multiple Choice
In the circulatory system, alternative routes of blood supply created by connections between blood vessels are called what?
19. The Blood Vessels
Anastomoses
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In cardiovascular anatomy, what term refers to the growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels?
A
Hemostasis
B
Vasoconstriction
C
Angiogenesis
D
Anastomosis
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Step 1: Understand the context of the question, which is about cardiovascular anatomy and the process involving blood vessels.
Step 2: Review the definitions of each term provided: Hemostasis is the process that stops bleeding; Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of blood vessels; Anastomosis refers to a connection between blood vessels.
Step 3: Recognize that the question asks specifically about the growth of new blood vessels from existing ones, which is a process distinct from stopping bleeding or vessel narrowing.
Step 4: Identify that the term 'Angiogenesis' precisely describes the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels, a key process in tissue growth and repair.
Step 5: Conclude that 'Angiogenesis' is the correct term for this process based on the definitions and context.
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