Question

The study of blood vessels is termed as:

• A. Angiology
• B. Cardiology
• C. Haemetalogy
• D. Histology

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Angiology

The correct answer is option A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. It is a branch of medicine that investigates disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, including lymphatic vessels, arteries, and veins, as well as related diseases.
2. The name 'angiology' relates to vascular science and is derived from the Ancient Greek words 'angio' means vessel and 'logos' means speaking.
3. It is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of vascular and blood vessel illnesses.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Cardiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the heart and circulatory system disorders.

Option C:

Hematology is a branch of medicine that studies the causes, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of blood diseases.

Option D:

Histology is the branch of biology that studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues, also known as microscopic anatomy or microanatomy.

Final answer: The study of blood vessels is termed Angiology.