THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: ARTERIES, VEINS AND CAPILLARIES
6
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: ARTERIES, VEINS AND CAPILLARIES • Name the layers of arteries, veins and capillaries. • Name the functions of each type of vessel. • Be able to describe the differences between them.
-
Upload
samson-lee -
Category
Documents
-
view
25 -
download
0
description
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: ARTERIES, VEINS AND CAPILLARIES. Name the layers of arteries, veins and capillaries. Name the functions of each type of vessel. Be able to describe the differences between them. Smooth Muscle. ARTERY. Endothelial Cells. Elastin and Collagen (Connective tissue). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: ARTERIES, VEINS AND CAPILLARIES
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:ARTERIES, VEINS AND CAPILLARIES
• Name the layers of arteries, veins and capillaries.
• Name the functions of each type of vessel.
• Be able to describe the differences between them.
Smooth Muscle
Endothelial Cells
Elastin and Collagen(Connective tissue)
Smooth Muscle
Endothelial Cells
Elastin and Collagen
Endothelial Cells
ARTERY
VEIN
CAPILLARY
ARTERY
VEIN
CAPILLARYNETWORK
x100
Endothelial Cells
Smooth Muscles
Connective Tissue
ARTERY VEIN CAPILLARYFUNCTION
Lumen
Smooth Muscle
Valves
Outer Walls