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very thin, often a cell thick
Delia Auer
The wall of capillaries consists of a single layer of endothelial cells, which form a thin tube-like structure. This layer is surrounded by a basement membrane, which provides support and stability to the capillary. Some larger capillaries may also have pericytes, which are contractile cells that help regulate blood flow.
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What is the structure of wall of capillaries?
very thin, often a cell thick
Which structure in the wall of continuous capillaries allows for the passage of molecules into and out of the vessel?
intercellular clefts
What Stabilizes the wall of capillaries?
Pericytes stabilize the wall of capillaries.
What structure is microscopic blood vessels that are only one cell in thickness?
capillaries
Which structure is a tiny ball of capillaries?
glomerulus
Do Capillaries have a muscular wall?
do cappilaries have muscular walls
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 name for the tough muscular wall of the heart?
The name of the muscular wall is the myocardiumthey are called capillaries
What structure is known as the functional unit of the cardiovascular system?
Capillaries are referred to as the functional unit of the circulatory system.
What structure has the lowest blood pressure in the systemic circulation?
in the capillaries
What structure do RBCs move through single file?
capillaries
The larger lymphatic vessels are most similar in structure to?
capillaries
