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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 21 Cardiovascular System Blood Vessels And Circulation

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following enhances the exchange between capillary walls and the interstitial spaces?

A) The thinness of the capillary wall
B) Minimal branching in the capillary bed
C) Increased blood velocity through the capillaries
D) The high pressure in the interstitial spaces
E) The stratification of the capillary wall

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The lining of a capillary is called the ________.

A) endothelium
B) adventitia
C) pericapillary layer
D) thoroughfare layer
E) tunica adventitia

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Precapillary sphincters

A) serve as valves in veins.
B) are found in the tunica media.
C) carry blood under high pressure.
D) control the blood flow into capillary beds.
E) are voluntary structures.

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