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Endothelial Cells and Vascular Health

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Which substances are secreted by endothelial cells to modulate the contraction of smooth muscle cells in the underlying medial layer?

Vasodilators

NO and prostacyclin (correct)

Endothelin

Chemokines

What is the role of healthy arterial endothelial cells in relation to leukocyte adhesion and inflammation?

They have no effect on leukocyte adhesion and inflammation

They only respond to local injury or infection

They promote leukocyte adhesion and local inflammation

They resist leukocyte adhesion and oppose local inflammation (correct)

What do endothelial cells express in response to local injury or infection?

Cell surface adhesion molecules (correct)

Endothelin

Chemokines

Vasodilators

What are the properties of the normal endothelium?

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What is the function of the endothelial cells in blood vessels?

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Endothelial Cells and Smooth Muscle Contraction

Endothelial cells secrete substances to modulate the contraction of smooth muscle cells in the underlying medial layer.

Endothelial Cells and Inflammation

Healthy arterial endothelial cells prevent leukocyte adhesion and inflammation.

Response to Injury or Infection

Endothelial cells express adhesion molecules in response to local injury or infection.

Normal Endothelium Properties

The normal endothelium is non-thrombogenic, non-adherent to leukocytes, and impermeable to macromolecules.

Function of Endothelial Cells

The function of endothelial cells in blood vessels is to maintain vascular homeostasis, regulating vascular tone, immune response, and coagulation.

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Test your knowledge of endothelial cell function and their role in regulating blood flow and vessel permeability. Explore the secretion of substances that influence smooth muscle contraction and understand the impact on vascular health.