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What is the main function of elastic fibres in blood vessels?
What is the main function of elastic fibres in blood vessels?
- To provide nutrients to vessel walls
- To prevent blood from flowing back
- To trap and store blood
- To enable recoil and maintain continuous blood flow (correct)
How do smooth muscles contribute to blood flow regulation?
How do smooth muscles contribute to blood flow regulation?
- By creating pressure waves that push blood forward
- By solidifying blood and preventing clotting
- By contracting to restrict blood flow and relaxing to increase it (correct)
- By generating heat that aids in blood circulation
What structural role does collagen play in blood vessels?
What structural role does collagen play in blood vessels?
- It provides strength, structure, and flexibility to the walls (correct)
- It enhances the elasticity of the blood vessels
- It helps in the contraction and relaxation of muscles
- It increases the flexibility of the blood flow
Which component is primarily responsible for the stretching of blood vessel walls during a pulse?
Which component is primarily responsible for the stretching of blood vessel walls during a pulse?
What happens to smooth muscle in blood vessels when more blood flow is needed?
What happens to smooth muscle in blood vessels when more blood flow is needed?
What is the primary function of the pulmonary artery?
What is the primary function of the pulmonary artery?
Which type of blood vessel is primarily responsible for the exchange of substances between blood and tissues?
Which type of blood vessel is primarily responsible for the exchange of substances between blood and tissues?
What differentiates elastic arteries from muscular arteries?
What differentiates elastic arteries from muscular arteries?
What is the role of valves in veins?
What is the role of valves in veins?
What distinguishes arterioles from capillaries?
What distinguishes arterioles from capillaries?
How do veins assist in returning blood to the heart from the legs?
How do veins assist in returning blood to the heart from the legs?
What type of blood do veins primarily carry?
What type of blood do veins primarily carry?
What is a key characteristic of capillaries that enhances diffusion?
What is a key characteristic of capillaries that enhances diffusion?
Flashcards
Elastic fibres' role
Elastic fibres' role
Elastic fibres help propel blood through vessels by recoiling and contracting, allowing for a continuous flow.
Smooth muscle in blood vessels
Smooth muscle in blood vessels
Smooth muscle regulates blood flow by contracting to reduce and relaxing to increase it.
Collagen's function
Collagen's function
Collagen provides strength, structure, and flexibility to blood vessel walls.
Blood vessel elasticity
Blood vessel elasticity
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Smooth muscle control
Smooth muscle control
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Pulmonary Artery
Pulmonary Artery
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Pulmonary Vein
Pulmonary Vein
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Aorta
Aorta
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Vena Cava
Vena Cava
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Arteries vs Veins: Pressure
Arteries vs Veins: Pressure
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Arteries vs Veins: Walls
Arteries vs Veins: Walls
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Capillaries: Role
Capillaries: Role
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Veins: Valves
Veins: Valves
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Study Notes
Elastic Fibers
- Recoil and contract, facilitating blood movement.
- Enable vessel walls to stretch with blood surges.
Smooth Muscle
- Regulates blood flow by contracting or relaxing.
- Controls blood volume entering tissues.
Collagen
- Provides strength, structure, and flexibility to blood vessels.
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