South College - Pathophysiology - Exam 4 with verified answers

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The arterial system is composed of... - ✔✔large and medium sized arteries and
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arterioles.



Arteries - ✔✔Muscular-Walled BV with large amounts of elastic fibers; built-in
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elasticity allows for pulsatile flow.|| || || ||




Moves blood away from the heart. - ✔✔Arteries
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The heart's pumping action is reflected in the arteries - ✔✔Large volume of
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blood is pumped through arteries with hearts contraction.
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When the heart relaxes... - ✔✔The arteries rest.
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Arteries direct blood out of the heart to... - ✔✔tissues of the body, therefore
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supplying the tissues with oxygenated blood and nutrients.
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The greater the pressure of blood within the arteries and arterioles. - ✔✔The
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higher the resistance the heart must pump against.
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