19. The Blood Vessels
Capillaries
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Which type of capillary is characterized by a discontinuous basement membrane, allowing for the easy passage of larger molecules and cells?
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Which of the following areas of the body has the highest concentration of capillary beds?
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Which of the following best describes the microcirculatory flow of blood (microcirculation)?
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Which scenario results in constriction of arterioles & precapillary sphincters in mesenteric capillary beds?
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Large molecules such as peptides and proteins move into and out of the bloodstream by way of:
(a) Continuous capillaries
(b) Fenestrated capillaries
(c) Thoroughfare channels
(d) Venules
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The local control of blood flow due to the action of precapillary sphincters is:
(a) Vasomotion
(b) Autoregulation
(c) Selective resistance
(d) Turbulence
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How is the anatomy of capillaries and capillary beds well suited to their function?
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Why do capillaries permit the diffusion of materials, whereas arteries and veins do not?
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