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What is the function of vasa vasorum in blood vessels?
What is the function of vasa vasorum in blood vessels?
- Deliver nutrients and remove waste from the cells of large vessels (correct)
- Regulate blood pressure in capillaries
- Assist in blood clotting process
- Form new blood cells in the bone marrow
What is the main function of precapillary sphincters?
What is the main function of precapillary sphincters?
- Regulate oxygen content in the blood
- Stimulate blood clotting
- Maintain blood pressure in veins
- Control blood flow into capillary beds (correct)
Which type of artery has a diameter ranging from 0.1mm to 10mm?
Which type of artery has a diameter ranging from 0.1mm to 10mm?
- Arteriole
- Muscular artery (correct)
- Elastic artery
- Capillary
What is the primary function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the function of metarterioles in the circulatory system?
What is the function of metarterioles in the circulatory system?
How are venules different from veins?
How are venules different from veins?
What does diapedesis primarily occur in?
What does diapedesis primarily occur in?
Which factor influences blood flow by increasing resistance in blood vessels?
Which factor influences blood flow by increasing resistance in blood vessels?
'Pulse pressure' is defined as the difference between which two readings?
'Pulse pressure' is defined as the difference between which two readings?
'Mean arterial pressure (MAP)' is calculated as:
'Mean arterial pressure (MAP)' is calculated as:
What is the function of the skeletal muscle pump in the venous system?
What is the function of the skeletal muscle pump in the venous system?
Which factor contributes to venoconstriction?
Which factor contributes to venoconstriction?
What is the primary role of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the primary role of capillaries in the circulatory system?
How does filtration differ from reabsorption in capillary exchange?
How does filtration differ from reabsorption in capillary exchange?
How does osmotic pressure affect fluid movement in capillaries?
How does osmotic pressure affect fluid movement in capillaries?
What is the role of the lymphatic system in the circulatory system?
What is the role of the lymphatic system in the circulatory system?
Which hormone targets the kidneys to reabsorb water, increasing blood volume and pressure?
Which hormone targets the kidneys to reabsorb water, increasing blood volume and pressure?
What is the primary function of Erythropoietin (EPO) in the vascular system?
What is the primary function of Erythropoietin (EPO) in the vascular system?
How does autoregulation of perfusion respond to decreased oxygen levels in tissues?
How does autoregulation of perfusion respond to decreased oxygen levels in tissues?
What physiological effect does exercise have on LDL cholesterol levels?
What physiological effect does exercise have on LDL cholesterol levels?
