Human Circulatory System Overview

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Which blood vessels have thicker walls due to higher pressure from pumped blood?

Arteries and veins

Veins and venules

Capillaries and venules

Arteries and arterioles (correct)

What type of muscles are present in the tunica media for vasoconstriction and vasodilation?

Smooth, circular, and longitudinal muscles (correct)

Cardiac muscles

Striated muscles

Skeletal muscles

Which layer of the blood vessel is primarily collagenous fibers with some elastic fibers?

Endothelium

Tunica media

Tunica externa (correct)

Tunica intima

What are vasa vasorum and nervi vasorum responsible for?

Supplying nutrients to large blood vessels and controlling vessel contraction Signup and view all the answers

Where are the vasa vasorum located in relation to the lumen in veins and arteries?

Close to lumen in veins, further outside in arteries Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood vessels have valves to prevent backflow due to low pressure?

Veins and venules Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of arterioles in the circulatory system?

To regulate blood pressure in the capillary beds Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a high pulse pressure?

Indicates a problem or potential health issue Signup and view all the answers

How are mean arterial pressure (MAP) and blood pressure (BP) related?

MAP is calculated using diastolic BP and pulse pressure Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would ischemia most likely occur?

When there is insufficient blood flow over an extended time Signup and view all the answers

Why do veins have valves?

To prevent backflow of blood Signup and view all the answers

Which vessels have the most compliance?

Veins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of metarterioles in the circulatory system?

To regulate blood flow into capillary beds by controlling sphincters Signup and view all the answers

How does resistance differ between shorter and longer vessels?

Longer vessels have higher resistance due to more surface area Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that contributes to hypovolemia?

Decrease in volume of circulating blood Signup and view all the answers

Why are arterioles crucial for maintaining proper blood pressure?

To regulate blood flow into capillary beds Signup and view all the answers