Blood Vessels Flashcards by George Roberts

Q

Features of the Artery ?

A

Small lumen for increased pressure
Elastic to stretch and recoil to maintain high pressure
Smooth endothelium to prevent friction

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Features of a Vein ?

A

Wide Lumen
Contains valves to prevent flowback
Much thinner elastic and muscle than artery

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Features of a Capillary ?

A

1 red blood cell wide lumen
Has small pores in walls to allow small molecule and fluid exchange

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