Arteries 101
6 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which type of arteries have more smooth muscle and less elastic lamellae than the elastic arteries?

  • Muscular arteries (correct)
  • Capillaries
  • Elastic arteries
  • Veins

    • What is a more prominent feature of the tunica intima in muscular arteriesa?

  • Smooth muscle layer
  • External elastic membrane
  • Internal elastic membrane (correct)
  • Endothelial lining

    • How do muscular arteries distribute blood to different parts of the body?

  • By contracting and relaxing their walls (correct)
  • By dilating and constricting their walls
  • By releasing hormones
  • By relying on gravity

    • Which of the following statements about arterioles is correct?

    <p>Arterioles have fewer layers of smooth muscle in their tunica media compared to small arteries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of arterioles?

    <p>To protect the capillaries and venules by reducing blood pressure at the periphery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood vessels have more smooth muscle and less elastic lamellae compared to elastic arteries?

    <p>Arterioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser