Veins And Arteries Flashcards
1
Q
A word to describe the decrease in diameter of vessels compared to their normal size.
A
Vasoconstriction
2
Q
What are arterioles?
A
Smaller arteries
3
Q
What are capillaries?
A
The connecting links between the arterioles and the venules.
4
Q
A word to describe an increased diameter of vessels compared to their normal size.
A
Vasodilation
5
Q
______ are the blood vessels which carry blood away from the heart to the tissues.
A
Arteries
6
Q
____ carry the blood back to the heart after it has dropped
Off oxygen to the cells in the body.
A
Veins
