Systemic Circulation Flashcards
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Peripheral vascular system is
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Part of system supply extremities
1
Q
What five things make up systemic circulation?
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Arteries arterials capillaries venules veins
2
Q
Blood vessels consist of what?
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Arteries and veins
3
Q
Describe arteries and their function
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They have thick walls
control distribution & blood flow
vasoconstriction and vasodilation
4
Q
Describe veins and their function
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Smaller walls
contain valves
venous return which is a muscle pump