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Understanding Blood Vessel Structure in Health and Disease

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Understanding Blood Vessel Structure in Health and Disease

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Which type of blood vessel transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body?

Venules

Veins

Arterioles

Arteries (correct)

What are the highways of the circulatory system?

Veins and arteries

Venules and veins

Arteries and arterioles

Arteries, arterioles, veins, and venules (correct)

Which blood vessels are responsible for maintaining the structure and function of the circulatory system?

Arterioles

Venules

Veins

Arteries (correct)

Where does primary hemostasis mainly occur in the circulatory system?

Arteries Signup and view all the answers

Why are the walls of veins thinner and less muscular compared to arteries?

To return deoxygenated blood back to the heart Signup and view all the answers

What can weakened valves in veins lead to?

Bulging and twisted veins Signup and view all the answers

What is the first response of blood vessels to injury?

Vasoconstriction and narrowing of the vessel lumen Signup and view all the answers

What is vasoconstriction primarily caused by?

Neurological factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of arteries?

Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the blood vessel wall contains more smooth muscle and elastic fibers?

Tunica Media Signup and view all the answers

What role do elastic fibers play in arteries?

Allowing the vessels to stretch and recoil Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the artery wall provides structural support and protection?

Tunica Externa Signup and view all the answers