Vasculature Flashcards
1
Q
The nerves in the walls of arteries are called ____.
A
nervi vascularis
2
Q
The vessels in the walls of arteries are called _____.
A
vaso vasorum
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
4
Q
_______ enable control of blood-flow into the capillary bed.
A
Pre-capillary sphincters
5
Q
______ is the process of lymphocytes extravasating.
A
Diapedesis
6
Q
_________ line capillaries.
A
Pericytes