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What is the main function of arterioles?
What is the main function of arterioles?
- To carry blood to organs
- To regulate blood flow to capillaries (correct)
- To carry blood from the heart
- To form loose connective tissue
What is the characteristic of the tunica intima in medium-sized arteries?
What is the characteristic of the tunica intima in medium-sized arteries?
- It is formed of loose areolar connective tissue
- It is thin and not folded
- It is thick and folded due to a clear internal elastic lamina (correct)
- It is absent in medium-sized arteries
What is the approximate length of blood capillaries?
What is the approximate length of blood capillaries?
- 1-5 mm
- 0.25-1 mm (correct)
- 5-10 mm
- 0.1-0.5 mm
What is the characteristic of the tunica media in medium-sized arteries?
What is the characteristic of the tunica media in medium-sized arteries?
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What is the characteristic of the tunica adventitia in medium-sized veins?
What is the characteristic of the tunica adventitia in medium-sized veins?
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What is the characteristic of the lumen of medium-sized arteries?
What is the characteristic of the lumen of medium-sized arteries?
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What is the characteristic of the wall of medium-sized veins?
What is the characteristic of the wall of medium-sized veins?
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What is the characteristic of the basement membrane in blood capillaries?
What is the characteristic of the basement membrane in blood capillaries?
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