KINESIOL 2YY3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Subclavian Artery, Descending Aorta, Cardiac Output

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The first thing the arteries hit is venules. Endothelial cells and basement membrane with a few smooth muscle cells. As the diameter of venules increases, the amount of smooth muscle increases. As you move away from the capillary bed. Some gas exchange can occur in some venules (post-capillary venules) Veins are formed from the union of several venules. Compared to arteries veins have a thinner tunica interna and media and a thicker tunica externa. Not as strong as artery walls due to veins having less pressure. Veins have less elastic tissue and less smooth muscle than arteries. Are found in all veins greater than 2 mm in diameter. Beyond 2 mm need a system to prevent backflow. More valves in lower extremities (going against gravity) vs the upper extremities. During exercise you can squeeze your veins to send blood to heart. In the lower extremities, due to a leaky valve. Causes larger than normal volume in a vein.

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