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Which type of blood vessel transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body?
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?
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?
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?
Where does primary hemostasis mainly occur in the circulatory system?
Why are the walls of veins thinner and less muscular compared to arteries?
Why are the walls of veins thinner and less muscular compared to arteries?
What can weakened valves in veins lead to?
What can weakened valves in veins lead to?
What is the first response of blood vessels to injury?
What is the first response of blood vessels to injury?
What is vasoconstriction primarily caused by?
What is vasoconstriction primarily caused by?
What is the function of arteries?
What is the function of arteries?
Which layer of the blood vessel wall contains more smooth muscle and elastic fibers?
Which layer of the blood vessel wall contains more smooth muscle and elastic fibers?
What role do elastic fibers play in arteries?
What role do elastic fibers play in arteries?
Which layer of the artery wall provides structural support and protection?
Which layer of the artery wall provides structural support and protection?
