Blood Vessels 13.4

Which of the following are blood vessels.

• arteries

• capillaries

• veins

• venules

• arterioles

Vessels that have strong, elastic vessels adapted for carrying high-pressure blood.

• arteries

• veins

• capillaries

transport blood away from the heart

• arteries

• veins

• capillaries

arteries become smaller as they divide and give rise to ___

• arterioles

• veins

• capillaries

• venules

Layer of the artery composed of simple squamous epithelium (innermost layer)

• tunica interna

• tunica media

• tunica externa

Layer of the artery that is smooth to prevent blood clots

• tunica interna

• tunica media

• tunica externa

Layer of the artery that secretes biochemicals to prevent platelet aggregation

• tunica interna

• tunica media

• tunica externa

Layer of the artery that secretes substances to regulate blood flow

• tunica interna

• tunica media

• tunica externa

Layer of the artery composed of smooth muscle

• tunica interna

• tunica media

• tunica externa

Middle layer of artery

• tunica interna

• tunica media

• tunica externa