chapter 7 Flashcards
1
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arteries
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have thick walls containing elastic tissue and smooth muscle tissue to maintain high pressure
2
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arterioles
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smaller than arteries that deliver blood to capillaries. arterioles have thinner walls than arteries and less elastic tissue
3
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veins
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have thin walls, containing much less elastic and muscle tissue, and a larger lumen compared to arteries.
most contains valves