Two Exceptions! Flashcards

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What are the two exceptions?

A

Arterial Anastomosis and

Arteriovenous Malformation

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What is Arterial Anastomosis

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  • Arteries that DO NOT follow the “classic” circulation pattern
  • Two arteries join together to “feed” an anatomical area
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What is the advantage over “classic” circulation?

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if one gets blocked there is another pathway.

called….REDUNTENCY!

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What is Arteriovenous Malformation?

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Direct connection of arterial and venous circulation

there are NO capillaries involved; cutting out the middle man

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How is the Arteriovenous Malformation distributed?

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distributed throughout the body

usually in smaller vessels

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Arteriovenous Malformation participate?

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In several physiologic Process

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