Types of Tissues and Valves Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties of collagen?
A
- strong but flexible
- fibrous protein
- used for structural support
2
Q
What are the properties of smooth muscle?
A
- involuntary muscle that contracts and relaxes without concious control
3
Q
What are the properties of squamous properties?
A
- flat/thin - short diffusion pathway way
- provides a smooth layer
3
Q
What are the properties of Elastin?
A
- stretches and recoils
4
Q
What are valves?
A
They prevent backflow of blood when blood is moving under low pressure
5
Q
What happens when valves are open?
A
- flatter against vessels, blood flow
6
Q
What happens when valves are close?
A
back flow, pockets are filled with blood
