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Describe the properties of the three layers (tunics) of blood vessels
Tunica intima –
Tunica media –
Tunica externa –
Complete the following table about arteries and veins. For tissue make-up, describe what types of
tissues that make up the vessel and the relative proportions of each.
Vessel type
Description
Relative size
Tissue make-up
Location in body
Elastic artery
Muscular artery
Arteriole
Venule
Vein
Describe the general characteristics of capillaries and of capillary beds, noting the following structures:
Metarteriole –
Thoroughfare channel –
Precapilalry sphincter –
What are the differences between the three types of capillaries?
Continuous –
Fenestrated –
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Sinusoid –
How do molecules pass into and out of capillaries? Describe four ways.
Describe what mechanisms are used to propel blood through arteries and veins. How are they similar,
how are they different?
What are vascular anastomoses? Provide examples of where you find them in the body.
What are the functions of the pulmonary and systemic circuits?
Describe the path of blood through the pulmonary circuit, noting the following structures:
Pulmonary trunk –
Right and left pulmonary arteries –
Lobar arteries –
Pulmonary veins –
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Complete the following tables about the major systemic arteries and veins of the body. These are the
only vessels that you will be held accountable for in this chapter (in addition to the coronary vessels
from the Heart lesson). The aortic arch is completed for you. Being able to trace the flow of blood from
the heart through these vessels is important!
Artery
Vessel(s) most
immediately prior
Vessel(s) most
immediately after
What general structures
does it supply blood to?
Ascending aorta
Brachiocephalic trunk,
left common carotid
artery, left subclavian
artery
All of body
Ascending aorta
Aortic arch
Descending aorta
Brachiocephalic trunk
Left common carotid
artery
Right common carotid
artery
External carotid arteries
Internal carotid arteries
Left subclavian artery
Right subclavian artery
Axillary artery
Brachial artery
Ulnar artery
Radial artery
Palmar arches
Thoracic aorta
Celiac trunk
Superior mesenteric
artery
Inferior mesenteric
artery
Renal artery
Gonadal artery
Abdominal aorta
Common iliac arteries
Internal iliac arteries
External iliac arteries
Femoral artery
Popliteal artery
Anterior tibial artery
Posterior tibial artery
Arcuate artery
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Vein
Superior vena cava
Inferior vena cava
Right and left
brachiocephalic veins
Internal jugular vein
External jugular vein
Dural venous sinuses
Subclavian vein
Axillary vein
Cephalic vein
Brachial vein
Basilic vein
Median cubital vein
Ulnar vein
Radial vein
Dorsal venous network
Hepatic veins
Splenic vein
Hepatic portal vein
Renal vein
Superior mesenteric
vein
Inferior mesenteric vein
Common iliac vein
Internal iliac vein
External iliac vein
Femoral vein
Great saphenous vein
Popliteal vein
Posterior tibial vein
Dorsal venous arch
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Vessel(s) most
immediately prior
Vessel(s) most
immediately after
What general structures
does it collect blood
from?
Brachial vein and basilic
vein
Subclavian vein
Upper limb
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What is the hepatic portal system? Describe its contribution to digestion.
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