6 Questions
Which type of arteries have more smooth muscle and less elastic lamellae than the elastic arteries?
Muscular arteries
What is a more prominent feature of the tunica intima in muscular arteriesa?
Internal elastic membrane
How do muscular arteries distribute blood to different parts of the body?
By contracting and relaxing their walls
Which of the following statements about arterioles is correct?
Arterioles have fewer layers of smooth muscle in their tunica media compared to small arteries.
What is the main function of arterioles?
To protect the capillaries and venules by reducing blood pressure at the periphery.
Which blood vessels have more smooth muscle and less elastic lamellae compared to elastic arteries?
Arterioles
Test your knowledge of arteries with this quiz! Learn about the unique characteristics and functions of these blood vessels, including their tunica media, internal elastic membrane, and their role in distributing blood to different parts of the body.
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