Blood Vessels Flashcards
1
Q
Vessel tunics
A
Tunica Intima- endothelium
Tunica media- smooth muscle
Tunica externa- collagen, elastic fibers
2
Q
Comparison of vessels
Arteries
Capillaries
Veins
A
Arteries- thick tunica media
Caillaries- only have tunice intima
Veins- thick tunica externa
3
Q
Arteries-veins from aorta on ward
A
Elastic arteries, muscular arteries, arteriole, continous capillaries, capillaries, fenestrated capillaries, venules, medium vein, large vein
4
Q
Elastic arteries charachteristics
A
Largest arteries
Conducting arteries- btw heart and muscular arteries
High elastin content- stretch and recoil to dampen blood pressure changes
