Blood Vessels

Question 1

Name the innermost layer of blood vessels, formed by a thin layer of smooth and slippery endothelial cells?

Answer 1

TUNICA INTIMA

Question 2

Name the middle layer of blood cells between intima and external, which regulates blood flow and pressure?

Answer 2

TUNICA MEDIA

only layer with mm

Question 3

Name the outermost, irregular fibrous and connective tissues that support the vessel’s structure?

Answer 3

TUNICA EXTERNA

Question 4

What 6 things does blood function to do?

Answer 4

1. CARRIES CELLS TRANSPORTING GASES
2. TRANSPORT NUTRIENTS
3. DELIVERS WASTE PRODUCTS
4. TRANSPORTS HORMONES
5. FACILITATES EXCH. OF BODY HEAT
6. PH BALANCE

Question 5

What is the name for a clot on the inner surface of a vessel (mass of static blood)?

Answer 5

THROMBUS

Question 6

An occlusive (blockage) or hemorrahgic (ruptured) blood vessel can both cause ______________.

Answer 6

INFECTION

Question 7

Deficient or absent blood causes what?

Answer 7

GANGRENE

necrosis, death of tissue

Question 8

Thrombi are fairly easily destabilized, and can detach and enter the blood stream as what?

Answer 8

EMBOLUS

Question 9

What is the term for normal conditions of blood flow in/out of circulation system?

Answer 9

LAMINAR FLOW

Question 10

DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) found commonly in the lower leg causes what complication?

Answer 10

PULMONARY EMBOLISM