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What are the smaller arteries that branch off from larger arteries called?
What are the smaller arteries that branch off from larger arteries called?
- Arterioles (correct)
- Venules
- Capillaries
- Veins
Which vessel type is formed from the division of arterioles?
Which vessel type is formed from the division of arterioles?
- Arteries
- Lymphatic vessels
- Capillaries (correct)
- Veins
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between arteries, arterioles, and capillaries?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between arteries, arterioles, and capillaries?
- Capillaries enlarge into arterioles, which then form arteries.
- Arteries divide into arterioles, which further divide into capillaries. (correct)
- Arterioles branch from capillaries and lead to arteries.
- Arteries divide into capillaries, which then connect to veins.
Which of the following vessels is responsible for the exchange of gases and nutrients?
Which of the following vessels is responsible for the exchange of gases and nutrients?
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What is the primary function of arterioles in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of arterioles in the cardiovascular system?
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Study Notes
Arterial Structure
- Arterioles are smaller arteries that branch off from larger arteries.
- Capillaries are formed from the division of arterioles.
Vessel Function
- Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
- Arterioles regulate blood flow to capillaries by constricting or dilating.
- Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels where exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products occurs between the blood and the surrounding tissues.
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