KIN 2500 Chapter : Chapter 14 SI Worksheet
15 Mar 2019
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Arteries decrease in diameter and become smaller; less blood flows. Ability of blood to flow through alternative routes to a body part through anastomosis. Regulate amount of blood that goes to capillary bed. Exchange of co2 and oxygen: consists of only 2 layers, endothelium, basement membranes. Where blood is received after it goes through capillary/ connects capillary to the venule. The tissues in our body that are more metabolically active have more extensive capillary beds. Proximal end of meta-arteriole and is surrounded by scattered smooth muscle fibers who contraction/ relation help regulate blood flow: write out the flow of blood through a capillary bed: arteriole- meta-arteriole capillary past capillary venule venule. Found in the liver, lymphatic system, endocrine system, bone marrow and spleen. Small veins: function: bring blood back to the heart; drain capillary bed and start blood flow back to hearts. Structure of a vein ** veins do not have lamina**
