Blood vessels Flashcards
1
Q
what is the tunica intima
A
inside of vessel
2
Q
what is tunica muscularis
A
muscular layer
largest layer
3
Q
what is the tunica adventitia
A
outside of vessel
4
Q
hat are blood vessels that irrigate blood vessels
A
vaso vasorum
5
Q
where is the greatest pressure
A
largest area
6
Q
where is there resistance to pressure
A
arterioles
7
Q
what has the most cross sectional area
A
capillaries
8
Q
when do coronary arteries dilate/constrict
A
due to metabolic demand
9
Q
what determines after load in the ehart
A
aortic pressure
10
Q
what is blood pH
A
7.35-7.45
11
Q
what blood type is a universal donor
A
Type O
12
Q
what blood type is a universal receipient
A
Type AB
13
Q
what is a precursor to all blood cells
A
hemocystoblasts (stem cell)
