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| Permitting the exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary funtion of: |
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| Modified capillaries that are lined with phagocytes are called: |
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| What are the three main factors influencing blood pressure? |
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1. Hereditary
2. Diet
3. Stress |
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| Which statement best describes arteries? |
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| Arteries carry blood away from the heart |
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| The circulatory route that runs from the digestive tract to the liver is called: |
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| hepatic portal circulation |
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| carries nutrient-rich blood to the liver. |
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| Which of the following is true about veins? |
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| Veins are called capacitance vessels or blood reservoirs |
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| Which tunic of an artery contains endothelium? |
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| Which tunic of an artery is most responsible for maintaining blood pressure and continuous blood circulation? |
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| The valves in veins are important because they keep blood from: |
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| What are the three layers of a blood vessel wall? |
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Tunica Intima
Tunica Media
Tunica Externa |
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| What are the three types of blood vessels? |
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Elastic
Muscular
Arterioles |
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