3 Questions
Why is the caliber of the anastomosis insufficient to keep the tissue alive should one of the arteries become blocked?
The anastomosis is too small
What happens in some areas of the body, like the tips of the fingers and toes?
Direct connections occur between arteries and veins without capillaries
What are capillaries?
Small blood vessels that connect arterioles to venules
Test your knowledge of the human circulatory system with this quiz covering arteries, veins, capillaries, and arteriovenous anastomoses. Explore the structure and function of these vital components of the circulatory system.
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