Arteries Veins And Capillaries Flashcards
1
Q
What is systemic circulation
A
Circulation not in the heart or lungs
2
Q
Pulmonary circulation
A
Circulation between the heart and lungs
3
Q
What is the role of arteries
A
Carry blood away from the heart
4
Q
What is the role of veins
A
Return blood back to the heart
5
Q
What is the role of capillaries
A
Link arteries and veins
6
Q
What does it mean by a closed double circulatory system
A
Everything is joined up and protected- no leaks
7
Q
Tunica externa in blood vessels
A
Outer section, made of elastic and collagen fibres
8
Q
Tunica media in blood vessels
A
Middle section, made up of circular smooth muscle and elastic fibres
9
Q
Tunica intima in blood vessels
A
Inner section, made up of squamous epithelium and elastic fibres
