Vasculature Flashcards

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1
Q

The nerves in the walls of arteries are called ____.

A

nervi vascularis

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2
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The vessels in the walls of arteries are called _____.

A

vaso vasorum

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3
Q

List the layers of tissue in an artery from inside to outside.

A
Tunica intima (endothelium and connective tissue)
Tunica media (inner elastic lamina and smooth muscle) 
Tunica adventitia
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4
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_______ enable control of blood-flow into the capillary bed.

A

Pre-capillary sphincters

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5
Q

______ is the process of lymphocytes extravasating.

A

Diapedesis

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6
Q

_________ line capillaries.

A

Pericytes

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