Anatomy & Physiology WS 26

Front

Function of the vascular system

Back

A collection of tubes that carry blood away from the heart and then back again; able to contract and expand in order to control blood pressure and to divert blood to places where it is most needed

Front

What is the primary role of arteries?

Back

Take blood away from the heart

Front

Which vessels carry blood back to the heart?

Back

Veins

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

Connect the arteries and veins; get the blood from the arterial system back into the vessels of the venous system

Front

Arterioles

Back

The smallest arteries, and they lead to the capillaries

Front

Role of venules in the human circulatory system

Back

The smallest veins; carry blood from the capillaries to the larger veins

Front

Endothelium

Back

Lines all the blood vessels and the heart itself, where it is the main component of the heart wall’s inner layer

Front

What is vasoconstriction?

Back

This is when the smooth muscle contracts, and the lumen constricts, or gets smaller

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

Scurvy

Back

A severe vitamin C deficiency

Front

Elastic arteries

Back

The arteries that are closest to the heart