1. Characteristics of Elastic arteries(Conducting arteries)
-largest arteries by diameter
-contain more elastic fibers than smooth muscle
-conduct blood from the heart to the more distant muscular arteries
-pressure reservoirs
2. Muscular arteries(distributing arteries)
-Distribute blood to various parts of the body
-Contain large amounts of smooth muscle, most named arteries in the body fall into this
category
3. Characteristics of Arterioles
-smallest arteries by diameter
-deliver blood to the capillaries, where gas and nutrient exchange can occur
-Control amount of blood to various organs
4. Characteristics of Venules
-smallest veins
-collect blood from the capillaries
-contain venous valves which prevent the backward flow of blood
-attached to capillary bed
5. Characteristics of Veins
, -contain valves
-Carry blood back to heart
-hold the most blood(blood reservoirs)
-rely on the following to return blood to the heart: vasoconstriction, valves, skeletal
muscle pump, respiratory pump, and cardiac suction
-thinner tunica interna and media; thicker externa
6. lymphatic system functions
-Immunity
-Lymph formation
-Fluid balance
-Transport lipids
7. List the organs of the lymphatic system
Lymphatic organs - Non-moving structures that work to house lymphatic tissue
Primary:
-Red bone marrow
-Thymus
Secondary:
-Lymph nodes
-Tonsils
-Spleen
8. Describe Red bone marrow
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