12 Questions
Which type of blood vessel transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body?
Arteries
What are the highways of the circulatory system?
Arteries, arterioles, veins, and venules
Which blood vessels are responsible for maintaining the structure and function of the circulatory system?
Arteries
Where does primary hemostasis mainly occur in the circulatory system?
Arteries
Why are the walls of veins thinner and less muscular compared to arteries?
To return deoxygenated blood back to the heart
What can weakened valves in veins lead to?
Bulging and twisted veins
What is the first response of blood vessels to injury?
Vasoconstriction and narrowing of the vessel lumen
What is vasoconstriction primarily caused by?
Neurological factors
What is the function of arteries?
Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart
Which layer of the blood vessel wall contains more smooth muscle and elastic fibers?
Tunica Media
What role do elastic fibers play in arteries?
Allowing the vessels to stretch and recoil
Which layer of the artery wall provides structural support and protection?
Tunica Externa
Test your knowledge about the structure and function of blood vessels, including veins, arteries, and capillaries. Learn how blood vessels contribute to various health conditions and diseases.
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