Circulatory System

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

To carry blood and lymph to and from the tissues of the body (correct)

To produce blood cells

To filter waste from the blood

To regulate body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Cardiovascular system?

Heart

Vessels

Lymph nodes (correct)

Blood

What is the primary function of Arteries?

To carry blood away from the heart (correct)

To carry blood towards the heart

To exchange oxygen and nutrients with the tissues

To filter waste from the blood

What is the smallest type of blood vessel?

Capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of the circulatory system?

Tunica Externa Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Internal Elastic Lamina?

To separate the tunica intima from the tunica media Signup and view all the answers

What is present in the tunica media?

Concentric sheets of smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

What separates the tunica media from the tunica externa?

External Elastic Lamina Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of postcapillary venules?

To collect blood from capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of tunica externa in medium-sized veins?

Longitudinal bundles of elastic fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of vein valves?

To prevent blood from flowing backward Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of large veins?

Thick tunica externa and longitudinal bundles of smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between arteries and veins?

Arteries have thicker walls and higher blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of muscular venules?

Diameter of ≤1 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the tunica intima in vein valves?

Covered on both sides by endothelium Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of collapsed arteries?

Small, round lumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the tunica externa?

Collagen fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the vasa vasorum?

To supply blood to the vascular walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of capillaries that allows for rapid exchange of substances?

Thin walls and small diameter Signup and view all the answers

Which type of capillary is found in the central nervous system and thymus?

Continuous Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of fenestrated capillaries?

Pores in the endothelial lining Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sinusoids?

To permit free exchange of substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of arteriovenous anastomoses?

To bypass the capillary bed Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of elastic arteries?

Many elastic fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of muscular arteries?

Many muscle cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of veins?

To collect blood from capillaries and return it to the heart Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Circulatory System

The circulatory system is a transport system that carries blood and lymph to and from the tissues of the body.

Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system includes the heart and vessels.

Classes of Blood Vessels

Arteries: carry blood away from the heart.
Arterioles: smallest branches of arteries.
Capillaries: smallest blood vessels, allow exchange between blood and interstitial fluid.
Venules: collect blood from capillaries.
Veins: return blood to the heart.

Common Structure of Blood Vessels

The wall of blood vessels consists of three layers: tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica externa (adventitia).

Tunica Intima

Innermost layer, includes endothelial lining and connective tissue layer (subendothelial).
Some vessels have an internal elastic lamina.

Tunica Media

Middle layer, contains smooth muscle and connective tissue with elastic and reticular fibers.
External elastic lamina separates tunica media from tunica externa in some vessels.

Tunica Externa

Outer layer, composed of connective tissue sheath with collagen and elastic fibers.

Vasa Vasorum

System of vessels that supplies blood to the vascular walls themselves.

Capillaries

Smallest blood vessels, have small diameter and thin walls.
Allow exchange of chemicals and gases through diffusion.
No tunica media and externa, only endothelial cells and basal lamina.

Types of Capillaries

Continuous: found in most tissues, have restricted permeability.
Fenestrated: have pores in endothelial lining, allow rapid exchange of water and solutes.
Discontinuous (Sinusoids): have a large diameter, allow free exchange of water and plasma proteins.

Arteriovenous Anastomoses

Direct connections between arterioles and venules.
Bypass the capillary bed, found in skeletal muscle and skin.

Artery Characteristics

Elastic arteries: large vessels with many elastic fibers and few muscle cells.
Muscular arteries: medium-sized vessels with many muscle cells.
Arterioles: small vessels with little or no tunica externa and thin tunica media.

Veins

Collect blood from capillaries and return it to the heart.
Have three categories based on size: small veins (venules), medium-sized veins, and large veins.
Vein valves prevent blood from flowing backward.

Vein Valves

Folds of tunica intima covered with endothelium, prevent blood from flowing backward.

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A quiz about the circulatory system, including the cardiovascular system and lymphatic system, and their components such as the heart and vessels.