Cardiovascular: Vascular Flashcards by Erik Skamser | Brainscape

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Arteries and veins

Describe their most distinguishable characteristics

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Thickness of their walls
Amount of smooth muscle and connective tissue
Location in the body

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Arteries and veins

Describe tunica media

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Middle layer of vessel wall
Generally thicker in arteries
Arteries: layers of smooth muscle and connective tissue

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