HUMB1001 blood vessels

Which is incorrect about the tunica intima?

• Contains the lamina propria, a connective tissue layer

• Responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation

• The innermost layer of blood vessels

• Has a fenestrated layer of elastic fibres

draw a histological slide of an artery and a vein and label which is which

The aorta is an _______ artery (fill in the blank).

Which arterial layer is responsible for vasoconstriction/vasodilation?

• tunica intima

• tunica media

• tunica adventitia

What type of blood vessel contains valves?

• venules

• veins

• both venules and veins

• arteries

Do capillary walls contain smooth muscle?

• Yes

• No

Which options are correct about continuous capillaries? (Select multiple options)

• Found in muscle and skin

• Highly permeable

• Endothelial cells are very close together

• Found in the kidneys

Which are correct about fenestrated capillaries?

• Found in the liver

• Found in kidneys and endocrine glands

• Have openings in the basement membrane

• Contain fenestrae, which are small gaps in endothelium.

What type of capillary is found between hepatocytes in the liver?