Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

19. The Blood Vessels

Introduction to Blood Vessels

Anatomy & Physiology

19. The Blood Vessels

Introduction to Blood Vessels

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Multiple Choice

Which type of artery has the largest lumen diameter?

Elastic artery

Arteriole

Muscular artery

Capillary

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Understand the structure and function of the different types of arteries listed: Elastic arteries, Muscular arteries, and Arterioles. Capillaries are not arteries but are small blood vessels involved in nutrient and gas exchange.

Elastic arteries, also known as conducting arteries, are closest to the heart (e.g., the aorta) and are designed to handle high-pressure blood flow. They have a large lumen diameter to accommodate this flow.

Muscular arteries, also known as distributing arteries, are smaller than elastic arteries and have a thicker muscular wall relative to their lumen size. Their lumen diameter is smaller compared to elastic arteries.

Arterioles are the smallest arteries that lead to capillaries. They have a very small lumen diameter and are primarily involved in regulating blood flow and pressure.

Compare the lumen diameters of these vessels: Elastic arteries have the largest lumen diameter, followed by muscular arteries, arterioles, and finally capillaries, which are not arteries but have the smallest diameter overall.