KIN 2500 Chapter : Veins And Arteries SI

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Anatomy of blood vessels: there are 5 main types of blood vessels, artery d, arteriole b, capillary e, venule a, vein c. Characteristics of arteries: they have a high compliance. Regulate how much blood can go through system. Structure of a capillary: consists of only 2 layers: Where blood is received after it flows through capillary bed: the tissues in our body that are more metabolically active have more extensive capillary beds. Brains, lungs, muscles and liver (high functioning areas) Only place where blood flows when pre-capillary sphincters close: write out the flow of blood through a capillary bed: arterial, met arterial, capillary bed or thoroughfare channel, post capillary venial, venial. Small veins: function: take blood to heart(1st step) The aorta: the largest artery of the body. Arch of the aorta: what are the 3 main branches, brachioephalic, left common corotic. Thoracic aorta: abdominal aorta, what 2 arteries does the brachiocephalic trunk split into, right common corotic.

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