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what sensory structures in arteries?
what sensory structures in arteries?
carotid sinus>baroreceptor carotid body>chemoreceptor
what is the thickest layer in veins?
what is the thickest layer in veins?
tunica externa
relate the structure of vein to its function?
relate the structure of vein to its function?
thinner wall and larger lumens to allow more blood to flow (hold more blood 70-80%) with less vessel resistance without increasing bp. valves (s in limbs) to allow unidirectional blood flow to the heart,
what we call the blood flow through capillaries?
what we call the blood flow through capillaries?
capillaries made up of?
capillaries made up of?
what type of capillaries is found in
liver, bone marrow, and spleen?
what type of capillaries is found in liver, bone marrow, and spleen?
where do we generally find continuous capillaries?
where do we generally find continuous capillaries?
where do we find fenestrated capillaries?
where do we find fenestrated capillaries?
what type of capillaries found in endocrine glands?
what type of capillaries found in endocrine glands?
what type of capillaries found in skin?
what type of capillaries found in skin?
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Carotid Sinus
Carotid Sinus
A specialized region in the carotid artery that contains baroreceptors.
Carotid Body
Carotid Body
A structure in the carotid artery containing chemoreceptors.
Baroreceptor
Baroreceptor
Sensory receptor that responds to changes in blood pressure.
Chemoreceptor
Chemoreceptor
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Artery Sensory Structures
Artery Sensory Structures
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