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The central hollow tube of an artery is known as the arterial lumen. Lumen is the general term for the hollow part of any tubular structure.
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What is the function of the central retinal artery?
The function of central retinal artery is that it does absoulutely nothing.....jk.......the artery helps the eye with its central visionn by the fovea and optic nerve n disk...!to be continued..........
What does a pulmonary artery look like?
the pulmonary artery looks like a tube, I think...
Is it true that arteries must be patent for blood to flow through?
An artery that is patent is an open tube. Blood will not flow through a closed tube.
Can you infuse TPN through pulmonary artery catheter?
NO!! A pulmonary artery catheter is a diagnostic tool that is inserted into the right side of the heart. TPN is typically infused through a central venous catheter or a central line due to the thrombosis this concentrated fluid typically causes.
What is the structure of the veins capillaries and artery?
Just simply mentioning the structure: Arteries High blood pressure (not sure if that counts as structure) Thick outer wall Thick layer of elastic-muscle fibre Narrow central tube (lumen) Smooth lining so no obstruction of blood flow Veins Low blood pressureThin outer wallThin layer of inelastic muscleWide central tube (lumen)Have flaps of valves Capillaries One cell thick wall Highly branched networks Pores in the walls between cells
What is the function of the central retinal artery?
The function of central retinal artery is that it does absoulutely nothing.....jk.......the artery helps the eye with its central visionn by the fovea and optic nerve n disk...!to be continued..........
Does the artery produce the red and white blood cells?
No. It carries them. An artery is like a tube.
What does a pulmonary artery look like?
the pulmonary artery looks like a tube, I think...
What is the tube from the heart to the lungs?
Pulmonary artery
What does a nutrient artery do?
It is a large artery that supplies the central medullary cavity of a long bone with nutrients and oxygen.
When was Hounslow Central tube station created?
Hounslow Central tube station was created in 1886.
When was Hendon Central tube station created?
Hendon Central tube station was created in 1923.
When was Finchley Central tube station created?
Finchley Central tube station was created in 1867.
What is a retinal artery occlusion?
Retinal artery occlusion refers to the closure of the central retinal artery and usually results in complete loss of vision in one eye.
What is the name of the thin tube that carries blood around your body?
a Vain or Artery
The tube that carries the vlood from the heart to the lung?
The pulmonary artery carries blood from the heart to the lung. This artery is the only one that carries deoxygenated blood.
What are the artery and vein of the eye?
AnswerThe central retinal artery and vein they control movement of the eye and send blood to eye
