Comparing artery,vein, capillary structure Flashcards by Kaitlyn Unknown

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Artery:

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-Contains 3 layers of tissue
-thick layer of smooth muscle to withstand pressure
-elastin recoils to withstand high pressure

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Vein:

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-Contains 3 layers of tissue
-Thin layer of smooth muscle b/c less pressure (max flow)

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Capillary

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One cell endothelium

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