Arterioles Flashcards
1
Q
High pressure or low pressure?
A
High pressure from the arteries to the capillaries
2
Q
Muscular wall?
A
Relatively thick muscular wall
3
Q
Valves?
A
No valves
4
Q
Lumen?
A
Small lumen
5
Q
What type of elastic layer?
A
Thick elastic layer
Thinner than arteries
6
Q
Why is there a thick wall?
A
For high pressure
