Blood Vessels

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
full-widthCall with Kai
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
GameKnowt Play
Card Sorting

1/8

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced
Call with Kai

No study sessions yet.

9 Terms

1
New cards

What are the five types of blood vessels?

Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins.

2
New cards

What is the primary function of arteries?

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

3
New cards

What property allows arteries to maintain blood pressure?

Arteries have thick muscular walls and an elastic property.

4
New cards

How do arterioles respond during exercise?

They dilate to increase blood flow to working muscles.

5
New cards

What is the role of capillaries?

To connect arterioles and venules and allow diffusion of gases and nutrients.

6
New cards

What type of blood do venules transport?

Deoxygenated blood from capillaries to veins.

7
New cards

What is the tunica intima?

The inner layer lining the lumen of blood vessels, minimizing friction.

8
New cards

What is plasma primarily composed of?

About 90% water, and carries different ions.

9
New cards

What minimum percentage of blood is made up of white blood cells?

Less than 1%.