Characteristics of Arteries, Veins and Nerves Flashcards
1
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- Tunica Intima (inner layer)
- Tunica media (Middle later)
- Tunica adventica, or externa (outer later)
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Layers of Arteries
2
Q
Three heavy coats (thick walled).
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Arteries
3
Q
Usually accompanied by vein and nerves in a common sheath.
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Arteries
4
Q
Noticeable elasticity except in the aged.
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Arteries
5
Q
No lumen
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Nerves
6
Q
Only has the tunica intima.
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Capillaries
7
Q
Made of connective tissue.
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Tunica Adventica (Externa)
8
Q
Collapse when cut.
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Veins
9
Q
May be arteries and vein in common sheath.
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Veins
10
Q
Three thin coats.
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Veins
11
Q
Made up of epithelial tissue
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Tunica Intima
12
Q
No vasa vasorum.
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Nerves
13
Q
Blue in color when engorged with blood.
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Veins
14
Q
Thin at the edges.
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Veins
15
Q
Often mistaken for an artery.
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Nerves
