arteries Flashcards
1
Q
this is a function
where do arteries carruy blood to
A
away fom the heart
2
Q
this is a function
why do arteries have thick muscular walls
A
to carry blood at a high pressure and at fast speed.
3
Q
what are the two main properties of an artery
A
elastisity
contractability
4
Q
think about the muscle
what does the elasticity enable
A
the smooth musscle enables the diamiter to increase and decrease as required
(vasodilation vasoconstriction)
5
Q
think about blood pressure
what does the contractability enable
A
maintain blood pressure in relation to blood flow changes in blood flow
6
Q
where are they found
A
all over the body except where you are able to feel a pulse
7
Q
what do they branch out to and what do they deliver
A
arterioles they deliver blood to capillaries
