Angiology/Blood Vessels

Front

What is the study of arteries called?

Back

Arteriology

Front

What are the three types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Front

What is the study of vessels called?

Back

Angiology

Front

What is the inner layer of a blood vessel called?

Back

Tunica interna

Front

Which blood vessels allow the exchange of nutrients and wastes with body tissues?

Back

Capillaries

Front

What is the outer layer of a blood vessel called?

Back

Tunica adventitia

Front

What is the middle layer of a blood vessel called?

Back

Tunica media

Front

What is the primary function of arteries?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the primary function of veins?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the primary function of capillaries?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.