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Microvascular Permeability and Endothelial Barrier

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What is the main function of blood vessels in the body?

To aid in digestion

To regulate body temperature

To establish a delivery and exchange system for oxygen and nutrients to tissues (correct)

To control blood sugar levels

Why is understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of blood vessel function important?

For public health and to improve diagnosis and therapeutics development (correct)

To develop new cosmetics

To understand the evolution of humans

To improve athletic performance

What is a major consequence of dysfunction of blood vessels?

Death (correct)

Hypertension

Kidney failure

Diabetes

What type of cells play a role in regulating vascular integrity?

Vascular endothelial cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a central regulator of endothelial function?

Nitric oxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the formation of new blood vessels?

Angiogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of vascular smooth muscle cells?

To contract and proliferate Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of controlling blood pressure?

Blood pressure regulation Signup and view all the answers

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

To regulate vascular integrity Signup and view all the answers

Why are blood vessels important?

They are vital organs Signup and view all the answers