NURS 106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Simple Squamous Epithelium, Tunica Media, Smooth Muscle Tissue
21 Nov 2018
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Simple squamous epithelium (endothelium) and thin layer of connective tissue. Thickest layer, composed of elastic fibres and smooth muscle tissue which causes. Composed of connective tissue and attaches vessel to surrounding connective. *tunica media is thinner in the vein than it is in the artery, as it is missing elastic fibres. *review artery walls vs. vein walls for tested material* Most arteries and veins run parallel to each other. Arteries maintain their circular shape while veins typically collapse when cut. Endothelial lining of arteries have pleated folds, endothelial lining of veins do not. Arteries (from largest to smallest: elastic arteries . Found in the arms, legs, and are medium sized with thicker media so it. Major resistance vessels can distribute cardiac output among systemic organs depending on the body"s need help regulate arterial blood pressure: capillaries/venules - made up of just the epithelium, basement membrane and connective tissues.
