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Because the the outer walls of the bigger arteries are thicker. the thinner the wall the more transparent it is. Because the the outer walls of the bigger arteries are thicker. the thinner the wall the more transparent it is.
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Which is larger retinal arteries or retinal veins?
Retinal veins are larger than retinal arteries. Retinal veins are between 2/3 to 3/4 times larger than the arteries of the retina. Retinal vein are also darker red then the arteries.
What large artery do these arteries branch form?
Yes, larger arteries branch off into smaller arteries known as arterioles.
Is the diameter of the lumen larger in arteries or in capillaries?
Arteries have the largest diameter, then arterioles, and last, capillaries.
Do the larger arteries contain valves to prevent the back flow of blood?
No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.
What are the histological differences between artery and vein?
The tunica media of arteries is larger than that of veins of same size.The tunica adventitia is larger in veins than arteries of same size.
Why the larger arteries appear to be white rather than red but the larger veins are blue?
Not sure about the white arteries but the blue is non oxygenated blood.
Which is larger retinal arteries or retinal veins?
Retinal veins are larger than retinal arteries. Retinal veins are between 2/3 to 3/4 times larger than the arteries of the retina. Retinal vein are also darker red then the arteries.
What large artery do these arteries branch form?
Yes, larger arteries branch off into smaller arteries known as arterioles.
Is the diameter of the lumen larger in arteries or in capillaries?
Arteries have the largest diameter, then arterioles, and last, capillaries.
The arterioles muscular arteries and elastic arteries are in what position from heart to capillaries?
left ventricle --> elastic arteries (aorta and its larger branches)--> Muscular arteries --> arterioles --> capillaries
Do the larger arteries contain valves to prevent the back flow of blood?
No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.
What are the histological differences between artery and vein?
The tunica media of arteries is larger than that of veins of same size.The tunica adventitia is larger in veins than arteries of same size.
Are there arteries in all fingers?
Yes, there are arteries in all of the fingers. All of the arteries that run throughout the fingers branch off of one larger artery. The hands contain both superficial and deep arteries.
What occurs when clotting in the vessels occurs in large arteries?
If this clotting occurs in the larger arteries, it results in major tissue damage.
What blood do your arteries contain?
your arteries contain white blood cells and red blood cells.
How do Larger arteries assist with blood flow by?
Maintaining blood pressure.
When the blood has given up its what it moves into a larger blood vessel?
arteries
