inwhich type of blood vessel is the pressure the greatest? Why are some parts of the lines zig zag and others are not? in which type of blood vessel does the blood move most slowly?

Q: Unlike the arterial system, the venous system does not function directly from a pump like the heart.…

A: Introduction: The heart is a muscular hollow organ that dilates and contracts rhythmically to pump…

Q: valves are closed to prevent the blood from back flow?

A: ;b;The heart consists of four chambers -two atria and two ventricles. There is presence of valve…

Q: Let us consider a situation where a blood platelet is travelling through a coronary artery that has…

A: Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries. It is produced primarily…

Q: What is the diagram labeled "B" a representation of?   I think it's the arteries, capillaries and…

A: "A" is kidney " B " is  Nephron ( showing renal physiology ) Red  = oxygenated blood; Purple = gas…

Q: Blood pressure at the arterial end of capillaries is about 40 mm Hg in humans. If blood pressure at…

A: The force of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels is termed as blood pressure. It is the…

Q: Explain the main structural differences between arteries and veins that are responsible for their…

A: Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the arterial wall or blood vessel when the blood flows…

Q: what are the three types of blood vessels ? & How many blood vessel types do humans have?

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Q: What types of exchange between the plasma and the interstitial fluid takes place across the walls of…

A: Capillaries are the littlest vessels, being about 8 µm in measurement and about 0.5 mm long.…

Q: You are studying bulk flow in a tissue. You have measured the following: Blood pressure at the…

A: The objective of the question is to understand the dynamics of bulk flow in a tissue, specifically…

Q: Make a chart that compares systemic arteries, capillaries, andsystemic veins. Consider the following…

A: The circulation of blood through the cardiovascular system occurs in two circuits. The systemic…

Q: A few specialized tissues do not contain any blood vessels,including capillaries. Can you think of…

A: A group comprising of structurally similar cells that coordinatively perform a specific function is…

Q: A cross section of tissue shows several small, thin-walled vessels with very little smooth muscle…

A: Blood vessels are referred to as the channels from which blood flows. There are three types of blood…

Q: Large caliber arteries during systole stretch and return to the baseline during diastole, ensuring…

A: Arteries are blood vessels with thick walls to withstand blood pressure.

Q: The following figure models a part of blood vessel network in two different points. If blood vessel…

A: Introduction:- Blood is the body's fluid in the circulatory system of humans and other vertebrates…

Q: Explain why arterial blood flow is pulsatile and venous flow is not.

A: The cardiovascular system is also called the blood vascular or circulatory system, consists of a…

Q: Explain the relationship between cross-sectional areaof blood vessels and the rate of blood flow.

A: The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular or vascular system, is an organ system that…

Q: How does the flow of a fluid in a closed circulatory system differ fromthe movement of molecules…

A: A circulatory system has three basic components including a set of interconnecting vessels, a…

Q: Answer each question with a type of blood vessel: [1] artery; [2] vein; [3] capillary. (a) Which…

A: The branch of science which deals with the study of blood vessels are known as angiology. The blood…

Q: More fluid leaves the capillary than returns to it, so how is theremainder returned to the vascular…

A: The semipermeable capillary membrane helps in the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste…

Q: Use a flow diagram to describe the systemic circulation and indicate the relative amounts of oxygen…

A: Systemic circulation is a type of pathway that ensures that oxygen which can be utilized is provided…

Q: why the arteries act as a "pressure reservoir" and why veins act as a "blood reservoir"?

A: Arteries are the blood vessels which are rich in the blood oxygen level and carry blood from the…

Q: What is colloid osmotic pressure? In which direction does colloid osmotic pressure drive the…

A: The Colloid osmotic pressure given by large molecules occurs within the vascular space serves to…

Q: How does blood pressure in veins compare with that in the brachial artery?

A: Blood pressure is the blood's force that pushes through your artery's walls. It pumps blood into the…

Q: Which type of vessel has a large number of smooth muscle celllayers in its tunica media as well as…

A: In anatomical terminology, blood vessels represent one of the significant components of the human…

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A: In blood vessels, there is a fundamental relationship between pressure, resistance, and flow,…

Q: Describe a capillary network. Where is the smooth musclethat regulates blood flow into and through…

A: The cardiovascular system is also called the blood vascular or circulatory system, consists of a…

Q: I know that the pressure of the blood (hydrostatic pressure) is higher than the pressure of…

A: Interstitial fluid can be described as a fluid that is present in the spaces around the cells. It…

Q: Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/ capillaryfunct) to explore capillaries and how they…

A: Interstitial fluid also called the extracellular fluid surrounds all body tissues. It mainly…

Q: For each row, select the correct bolded term for arteries and veins... for example is the pressure…

A: The heart is a pumping organ that pumps blood with the help of arteries and veins. It is called the…

Q: Of which type of tissue isthe heart made? How is thistissue oxygenated andnutrified?

A: The heart is a muscular pumping organ present in almost all higher animals. It is made up of cardiac…

Q: Edema often results from a disruption in the normal inwardly andoutwardly directed pressures across…

A: The meaning of edema is a swelling due to the accumulation of interstitial fluid volume in tissues…

Q: Trace the path of a red blood cell from the left ventricle to a capillary in the right lung. Name…

A: The circulatory system consists of heart and blood vessels, which helps in nutrient supply, gaseous…

Q: Part C: Blood Vessel Anatomy, Function, & Classification {ch. 21} I. Draw a flowchart (using arrows)…

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Q: What forces drive fluid to move OUT of capillaries and INTO capillaries?

A: Capillaries  The tiny blood vessels that perform the function of gas exchange from blood to tissue…

Q: Describe how blood is carried towards the veins. What keeps blood moving in a forward direction in…

A: Veins are thin walled blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart for oxygenation.…

Q: Let us consider a situation where a blood platelet is traveling through a coronary artery that has…

A: Introduction:  Platelets are pieces of megakaryocytes, which are very big cells in the bone marrow.…