Blood Vessel Types and Structure
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What is the primary function of arteries?

  • Facilitate exchange between blood and tissues
  • Carry blood towards the heart
  • Transport blood away from the heart (correct)
  • Store blood
  • Veins are responsible for returning blood to the heart.

    True

    What role do capillaries play in the circulatory system?

    Facilitate exchange between blood and tissues

    The tunica ____ is the innermost layer of blood vessels.

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

    Match the blood vessel types with their functions:

    <p>Arteries = Carry blood away from the heart Veins = Return blood to the heart Capillaries = Facilitate exchange between blood and tissues Arterioles = Branch into capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of a blood vessel contains smooth muscle and elastic fibers?

    <p>Tunica media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vasodilation results in an increase in lumen diameter.

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

    What maintains the extensibility of blood vessels?

    <p>Elastic fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Capillaries merge into small veins called ____.

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

    What is a pressure reservoir in blood vessels, particularly in elastic arteries?

    <p>Elastic fibers that create pressure during diastole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cases of persistently elevated blood pressure is considered idiopathic?

    <p>90-95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Systemic circulation is responsible for distributing deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the body's tissues.

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

    Name one function of the hepatic portal circulation.

    <p>Carries blood from gastrointestinal organs to the liver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ artery carries oxygenated blood to the liver.

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

    Match the following components of the circulatory system with their functions:

    <p>Pulmonary circulation = Brings deoxygenated blood to lungs for oxygenation Hepatic portal vein = Carries blood between two capillary networks Ductus arteriosus = Allows blood to bypass fetal lungs Foramen ovale = Connects right atrium to left atrium in fetuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following arteries services the frontal lobe?

    <p>Anterior cerebral artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle goes straight to the left atrium.

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

    What is the primary purpose of the placenta in fetal circulation?

    <p>Exchange of substances between mother and fetus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blood from the _________ arteries drains deoxygenated blood back to the placenta.

    <p>internal iliac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery branches into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries?

    <p>Internal carotid artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    End arteries can lead to tissue death if circulation is blocked.

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

    What is the diameter range of arterioles?

    <p>15-300 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muscular arteries are also known as ________ arteries.

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

    Match each type of capillary with its description:

    <p>Continuous capillaries = Found in CNS, lungs, muscle, and skin Fenestrated capillaries = Have pores for protein diffusion Sinusoids = Wider and located in liver and spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What features distinguish veins from arteries?

    <p>Contain valves to prevent backflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Capillaries have both tunica externa and tunica media.

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

    What is the term for blood flowing through capillary beds?

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

    Arteries experience ________ during vasoconstriction or vasodilation.

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

    What is the role of precapillary sphincters?

    <p>Regulate blood flow into capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muscular venules can withstand the same pressure as arteries.

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

    What type of blood vessel mainly serves as a blood reservoir?

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

    The slight changes in blood flow through capillary beds due to sphincter contraction is called ________.

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

    Which of these correctly describes an anastomosis?

    <p>A connection between blood vessels serving the same region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in vascular resistance in arterioles?

    <p>Friction increases resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mechanisms is NOT involved in capillary exchange?

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

    Capillary exchange occurs primarily through the movement of blood into the interstitial fluid.

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

    What is the primary protein in blood plasma that plays a key role in fluid balance?

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

    The movement of fluid from blood into interstitial fluid is called __________.

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

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Diffusion = Movement of substances down a concentration gradient Transcytosis = Transport of molecules across cells via vesicles Bulk flow = Mass movement of fluids between compartments Hydrostatic pressure = Pressure exerted by a fluid at rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is primarily responsible for creating osmotic pressure in the blood?

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

    Blood hydrostatic pressure is constant along the entire length of capillaries.

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

    What happens to the remaining 15% of fluid that is not reabsorbed from the capillaries?

    <p>It is taken up by lymph vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In hemodynamics, blood flow is measured in __________ per minute.

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

    Match the blood pressure types with their definitions:

    <p>Systolic pressure = Highest pressure during contraction of the heart Diastolic pressure = Lowest pressure when the heart is at rest Arterial pressure = Pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle Venous pressure = Pressure in the veins returning blood to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily controls blood flow in the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Vascular resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The net filtration pressure (NFP) is equal to the sum of hydrostatic and oncotic pressures.

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

    What condition results from an increase in interstitial fluid volume?

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

    A __________ is a structural unit that regulates blood flow and is affected by blood pressure.

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

    What happens to blood pressure if total blood volume changes by 10% or more?

    <p>It significantly changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What directly affects vascular resistance in the circulatory system?

    <p>Diameter of the vessel lumen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blood viscosity has no effect on blood pressure.

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

    What mechanism moves blood back to the heart during exercise?

    <p>Skeletal muscle pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During inhalation, the diaphragm _____ thoracic cavity volume.

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

    Match the following hormones with their effects on blood pressure:

    <p>Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system = Decreases urinary output to increase blood volume Epinephrine = Affects calcium release in muscle cells Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) = Stimulates vasoconstriction Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) = Stimulates vasodilation and reduces blood volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions can lead to hypovolemic shock?

    <p>Severe dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypertension is classified only as a single condition.

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

    What happens to blood vessels in response to low oxygen levels?

    <p>Systemic blood vessels dilate, pulmonary blood vessels constrict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ return refers to the movement of blood from capillaries to the heart.

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

    Which hormone is secreted in response to dehydration?

    <p>Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cardiovascular center regulates only the heart rate.

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

    What physiological response is triggered by sympathetic nervous activity during shock?

    <p>Vasoconstriction and venoconstriction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ system constricts pulmonary blood vessels in response to low oxygen levels.

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

    What term describes the speed at which blood flows?

    <p>Blood velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Blood Vessel Types and Structure

    • Five main types of blood vessels: arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins.
    • Form a large interconnected loop.
    • Arteries and arterioles carry blood away from the heart.
    • Large elastic arteries carry blood directly from the heart.
    • Arteries branch into smaller muscular medium-sized arteries then arterioles.
    • Capillaries facilitate exchange between blood and tissues.
    • Arterioles branch into capillary networks.
    • Capillaries have thin walls for efficient exchange with tissues.
    • Veins and venules return blood to the heart.

    Tunics of Blood Vessels

    • Blood vessel walls have three layers called tunics.
    • Tunica interna: innermost layer, endothelial lining in contact with blood; facilitates diffusion and provides a smooth surface.
    • Tunica media: middle layer, smooth muscle and connective tissue; mediates vasoconstriction (decreasing lumen diameter) and vasodilation (increasing lumen diameter) in response to various signals.
    • Tunica externa: outermost layer, connective tissue; contains nerves (vasa vasorum) that serve larger blood vessels.

    Elastic Arteries and Muscular Arteries

    • Elastic arteries (e.g., aorta) are rich in elastic fibers to accommodate large pressure changes during the cardiac cycle, acting as a pressure reservoir.
    • Muscular arteries (e.g., brachial artery) have a thicker smooth muscle layer, allowing for regulation of blood distribution to different tissues.
    • Anastomoses are junctions between blood vessels; provide collateral circulation in case of blockage.
    • End arteries lack anastomoses; blockage can lead to tissue necrosis.

    Arterioles and Capillaries

    • Arterioles are microscopic arteries that regulate blood flow into capillaries.
    • Metarterioles form narrowed sections at entry into capillary beds, with precapillary sphincters controlling blood flow through capillaries.
    • Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels, facilitating exchange with interstitial fluid.
    • Capillary beds branch extensively, increasing surface area for exchange.
    • Three types of capillaries: continuous (tight junctions), fenestrated (pores for larger molecule passage), and sinusoids.

    Venules and Veins

    • Venules receive blood from capillaries, merging into larger veins.
    • Veins have thin walls compared to arteries and are more distensible.
    • Numerous valves prevent backflow of blood in veins.
    • Skeletal muscle pump and respiratory pump assist venous return to the heart.
    • Blood reservoirs store excess blood in abdominal veins and skin veins.

    Capillary Exchange

    • Capillary exchange involves movement of substances between blood and interstitial fluid.
    • Three mechanisms: diffusion, transcytosis, and bulk flow.
    • Diffusion transports small molecules across capillary walls.
    • Transcytosis is transport of larger molecules via vesicles.
    • Bulk flow regulates the relative volumes of blood and interstitial fluid.
    • Filtration is movement out of blood, reabsorption is movement into blood.

    Hemodynamics

    • Blood flow is the volume passing through a tissue over time.
    • Blood pressure is the hydrostatic pressure exerted by blood on vessel walls.
    • Vascular resistance is the force opposing blood flow; influenced by vessel diameter, blood viscosity, and vessel length.
    • Venous return: blood's movement from capillaries toward the heart, aided by skeletal muscle and respiratory pumps.

    Hormonal and Autoregulatory Control

    • Hormones like the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, epinephrine/norepinephrine, ADH, and ANP regulate blood pressure and flow.
    • Autonomic nervous system constricts or dilates blood vessels to regulate blood flow.

    Homeostatic Imbalances and Circulatory Routes

    • Shock results from inadequate oxygen and nutrient delivery.
    • Hypertension is persistently high blood pressure.
    • Two major circulatory routes include systemic (oxygenating systemic tissues) and pulmonary (oxygenating blood).
    • Circulatory routes include portal circulation (e.g., hepatic portal), coronary circulation, and cerebral circulation.

    Fetal Circulation

    • Fetal circulation involves special adaptations to bypass the lungs and liver until birth.
    • Includes structures like the foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus to reroute blood flow.

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    Explore the fundamental types and structures of blood vessels, including arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins. Understand the unique roles each vessel plays in the circulatory system and learn about the three layers, or tunics, that make up their walls. This quiz will deepen your knowledge of how blood is transported throughout the body.

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