blood vessels Flashcards

1
Q

for each major organ there is:

A

artery supplying blood
vein taking away
specific organ names

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2
Q

which blood vessel is different?

A

the hepatic portal vein

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3
Q

why is the hepatic portal vein different?

A

because the products of digestion might include toxins
the blood is delivered to the liver first for detoxifying

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4
Q

what is the lumen for?

A

where the blood flows through

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5
Q

what’s the endo(inside)thelium?

A

-a non-stick surface so blood can flow
-this PREVENTS inappropriate blood clotting

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6
Q

how thick is endothelium?

A

1 cell thick

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7
Q

what receives the highest pressure of blood?

A

the aorta

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8
Q

what are the 5 main types of blood vessels?

A

arteries
arterioles
capillaries
venules
veins

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