Peripheral Vascular and Lymphatic Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Arterial System
A
arteries, arterioles, and capillaries
2
Q
walls of arteries and arterioles have three layers
A
tunica media, tunic intima, tunica externa
3
Q
arteries have many elastic fibers that allow them to?
A
constrict and recoil with diastole and systole
4
Q
largest vessel of arterial system
A
aorta
