Capillaries/Veins Flashcards
1
Q
capillary beds
A
groups of capillaries which perfuse organs and tissues throughout the body
2
Q
venules
A
- smallest veins, arising from merging capillaries
- companion vessels with arterioles
- merge to form veins
3
Q
veins
A
drain capillaries and return blood to the heart
4
Q
pressure in the veins..
A
lower than in arteries
5
Q
large veins travel…
A
with elastic arteries
6
Q
smaller and medium size veins travel…
A
with muscular arteries
7
Q
what is the purpose of valves in veins?
A
prevent pooling of blood
