19. The Blood Vessels
Capillaries
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?
316views6rank - Textbook QuestionLarge 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.324views1rank
- Textbook QuestionThe local control of blood flow due to the action of precapillary sphincters is (a) vasomotion, (b) autoregulation, (c) selective resistance, (d) turbulen271views1rank
- Textbook QuestionHow is the anatomy of capillaries and capillary beds well suited to their function?301views1rank
- Textbook QuestionWhy do capillaries permit the diffusion of materials, whereas arteries and veins do not?297views1rank