Veins & Arteries Flashcards
1
Q
what is the structure of arteries
A
thick muscular walls
2
Q
what is the pressure of arteries
A
pressure increases as ventricle relaxes and decreases as ventricle contracts
3
Q
what is the transport of arteries
A
carries blood away from the heart
4
Q
are there valves in arteries
A
no
5
Q
what is the structure of veins
A
thin inelastic walls with little muscle
6
Q
what is the pressure of veins
A
constant low pressure
7
Q
what is the transport of veins
A
carries blood to the heart
8
Q
are there valves in veins
A
yes
9
Q
what are the antioventricular valves
A
first valve blood enters through and includes mitral valve and tricuspid valve
10
Q
what are the semilunar valves
A
the second valve blood enters through and includes pulminary valve and aortic valve
