Systemic Circulation Flashcards

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Peripheral vascular system is

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Part of system supply extremities

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What five things make up systemic circulation?

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Arteries 
arterials 
capillaries 
venules 
veins
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Blood vessels consist of what?

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Arteries and veins

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Describe arteries and their function

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They have thick walls

control distribution & blood flow

vasoconstriction and vasodilation

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Describe veins and their function

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Smaller walls

contain valves

venous return which is a muscle pump

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