THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: ARTERIES, VEINS AND CAPILLARIES

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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.

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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

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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.

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Smooth Muscle

Endothelial Cells

Elastin and Collagen(Connective tissue)

Smooth Muscle

Endothelial Cells

Elastin and Collagen

Endothelial Cells

ARTERY

VEIN

CAPILLARY

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ARTERY

VEIN

CAPILLARYNETWORK

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Endothelial Cells

Smooth Muscles

Connective Tissue

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ARTERY VEIN CAPILLARYFUNCTION

Lumen

Smooth Muscle

Valves

Outer Walls

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