chapter 7 Flashcards

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arteries

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have thick walls containing elastic tissue and smooth muscle tissue to maintain high pressure

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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

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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

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