Exploring the Three Types of Smallest Diameter Blood Vessels Quiz
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Which type of blood vessel has uninterrupted vascular endothelium?

  • Continuous (correct)
  • Fenestrated
  • Discontinuous
  • None of the above

Which type of blood vessel has numerous openings in the capillary wall and continuous basal lamina?

  • Continuous
  • Fenestrated (correct)
  • Discontinuous
  • None of the above

Which type of blood vessel is larger in diameter with large openings, intercellular gaps, and a discontinuous basal lamina?

  • Continuous
  • Fenestrated
  • Discontinuous (correct)
  • None of the above

Which type of capillary is found in almost all vascularized tissues?

<p>Continuous capillaries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of continuous capillaries?

<p>They have a complete endothelial lining with tight junctions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can pass between cells in continuous capillaries?

<p>Metabolic products like glucose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of capillary is part of the blood-brain barrier?

<p>Continuous capillaries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between continuous capillaries in the brain and those not associated with the brain?

<p>The presence of transport vesicles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of capillary is rich in transport vesicles, contributing to endocytosis or exocytosis?

<p>Discontinuous capillaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of capillary has a discontinuous basal lamina and intercellular gaps?

<p>Discontinuous capillaries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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