Blood Vessels, Hemodynamics, and Homeostasis

Question 1

The five main types of blood vessels

Answer 1

arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins

Question 2

refers to the growth of new blood vessels

Answer 2

Angiogenesis

Question 3

The wall of a blood vessel consists of three layers

Answer 3

tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica externa

Question 4

forms the inner lining of a blood vessel and is in direct contact with the blood as it flows through the lumen

Answer 4

tunica intima

Question 5

In addition to regulating blood flow and blood pressure

Answer 5

tunica media

Question 6

The tunica externa contains numerous nerves and, especially in larger vessels, tiny blood vessels that supply the tissue of the vessel wall. These small vessels that supply blood to the tissues of the vessel are called

Answer 6

vasa vasorum

Question 7

helps anchor the vessels to surrounding tissues

Answer 7

tunica externa

Question 8

largest artery

Answer 8

elastic arteries