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Which type of blood vessel contains pinocytotic vesicles allowing for transcytosis of macromolecules?
Which type of blood vessel contains pinocytotic vesicles allowing for transcytosis of macromolecules?
- Continous capillary (correct)
- Sinusoid capillary
- Venule
- Arteriole
In which type of blood vessel is the endothelium polygonal, with thin elastic fibers in the tunica intima?
In which type of blood vessel is the endothelium polygonal, with thin elastic fibers in the tunica intima?
- Continuous capillary
- Sinusoid capillary
- Arteriole
- Venule (correct)
Which type of capillary is found in tissues where rapid exchange of substances occurs, such as in the kidneys and intestines?
Which type of capillary is found in tissues where rapid exchange of substances occurs, such as in the kidneys and intestines?
- Continuous capillary
- Fenestrata capillary (correct)
- Sinusoid capillary
- Arteriole
What is a notable feature of sinusoid capillaries that distinguishes them from other types of capillaries?
What is a notable feature of sinusoid capillaries that distinguishes them from other types of capillaries?
Which blood vessel consists of smooth muscle running in a circular direction in the tunica media?
Which blood vessel consists of smooth muscle running in a circular direction in the tunica media?
Where are continuous capillaries typically found based on their structural characteristics?
Where are continuous capillaries typically found based on their structural characteristics?
Which layer of blood vessels contains endothelial cells, subendothelium, and abundant elastic fibers with smooth muscle cells?
Which layer of blood vessels contains endothelial cells, subendothelium, and abundant elastic fibers with smooth muscle cells?
What is the main component of the adventitia layer of blood vessels?
What is the main component of the adventitia layer of blood vessels?
In which type of artery is the internal elastic lamina clearly defined in the tunica intima?
In which type of artery is the internal elastic lamina clearly defined in the tunica intima?
What is a characteristic feature of the tunica media in small arteries?
What is a characteristic feature of the tunica media in small arteries?
Which type of blood vessel lacks an internal elastic lamina in its tunica intima?
Which type of blood vessel lacks an internal elastic lamina in its tunica intima?
What is a characteristic of microvascular capillaries?
What is a characteristic of microvascular capillaries?
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?
Which layer of the heart wall consists of smooth muscle cells, elastin, and collagen?
Which layer of the heart wall consists of smooth muscle cells, elastin, and collagen?
How does the endocardium of the atrium compare to the endocardium of the ventricle?
How does the endocardium of the atrium compare to the endocardium of the ventricle?
What is the main component of microvascular capillaries?
What is the main component of microvascular capillaries?
Which type of capillaries has a complete endothelial lining with tight junctions?
Which type of capillaries has a complete endothelial lining with tight junctions?
