ch 20 pt 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of capillaries?
A
Continuous, fenestrated, and sinusoid
2
Q
What are continuous capillaries?
A
Form a continuous lining and tight junctions connect cells for smaller molecules (glucose) to pass
3
Q
What is intercellular clefts?
A
Gaps between endothelial cells of capillary wall
4
Q
Where is continuous capillaries found?
A
In muscle, skin, lungs, central nervous system
5
Q
What is fenestrated capillaries?
A
Continuous lining but cells have fenestrations (pores) and allow movement of smaller plasma proteins
6
Q
Where is fenestrated located?
A
Intestine and kidney capillaries
7
Q
What is sinusoids?
A
Incomplete lining with large gaps and allows large substances to pass
8
Q
Where is sinusoids located?
A
Bone marrow and spleen
