As we know that capillaries are single celled layers. Which blood vessel layer is present in capillaries? a. Tunica Media b. Tunica Intima c. Tunica Adventitia d. None of the above

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Q: Explain what happens to the excess fluid that leaves the capillaries.

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Q: Contrast the compliances and blood volumes of the veins and arteries.

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Q: Explain why the structure of the veins is different from that of the arteries.

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Q: Explain why the distal ends of the arterial and capillary systems are branched?

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Q: Explain why the narrow diameter of capillaries is critical to their function.

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Q: Which blood vessels have the smallest diameter? A. Capillaries B. Arterioles C. Venules D. Lymphatic

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Q: Sketch the flow pattern of blood through some blood vessels.

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Q: Which are the two large veins in the human body?

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Q: What is the function of capillaries

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Q: Place the blood vessels listed here in order from MOST pressure to LEAST pressure.

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Q: which of these has the thinnest wall: artery, capillary, vein?

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Q: Explain how veins serve as a blood reservoir for the cardiovascular system.

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Q: Describe the three tunics common to most vessels.

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Q: The innermost layer (or tunic) of the blood vessel wall is called the:   A tunica intima.   B…

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Q: Compare and contrast the structure and function of arteries, capillaries, and veins

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