KINESIOL 1A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Theca Interna, Tunica Externa, Tunica Media

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Arteries carry blood away from the heart to other organs. Arterioles a small, almost microscopic artery that delivers blood to a capillary. Capillaries microscopic blood vessel located btw an arteriole and venule through which materials are exchanged btw blood and interstitial fluid. Venules a small vein that collects blood from capillaries and delivers it to a vein. Veins blood vessels that convey blood from the tissues back to the heart. Heart arteries large, elastic arteries medium, muscular arteries small arteries arterioles capillaries tissue capillaries venules veins heart. Basic structure of a blood vessel contain 3 layers or tunics: Modification of this basic design account for the 5 types of blood vessels. Structural variations correlate to the difference in function that occur throughout the cardiovascular system. Tunica interna contributes minimally to the thickness of the vessel wall. Basement membrane provides physical support base for the epithelial layer. collagen fibers: tensile strength, resilience for stretching and recoil.

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