KA5- Structure And Function Of Arteries, Capillaries And Veins

Question 1

Structure of arteries
-lumen size, wall of vessel, elasticity, bp

Answer 1

Narrow lumen
Thick muscle wall
Very elastic
High blood pressure

Question 2

Structure of veins
-lumen size, wall of vessel, elasticity, bp

Answer 2

Wide lumen
Thinner muscle wall
Slightly elastic
Low bp

Question 3

Structure of capillaries
-lumen size, wall of vessel, elasticity, bp, blood flow direction

Answer 3

1 cell wide
1 cell thick
Nope
Low
Between arteries and veins

Question 4

Substances in tissue fluid

Answer 4

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Glucose