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The arteries that are also called distributing arteries are called?
muscular arteries
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.
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.
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
What are arteries called?
Blocked arteries are called coronary arteries. Carotid artery disease is another named for blocked arteries. This should be determined by a doctor.
Do the larger arteries contain valves to prevent the back flow of blood?
No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.
What are blocked arteries called?
Blocked arteries are called coronary arteries. Carotid artery disease is another named for blocked arteries. This should be determined by a doctor.
What are the functions of venule?
The venule is a very small vein. Arteriesalways take blood away from the heart but these arteries are too large for exchange of gasses and nutrient/wastes to occur. The arteries branch into smaller and smaller arteries. The smallest are called arterioles. The arterioles feed into capillary beds where this exchange can occur as the walls of the capillaries are very thin. Venules lead from the bed into larger and larger veins.
What are the venules functions?
The venule is a very small vein. Arteriesalways take blood away from the heart but these arteries are too large for exchange of gasses and nutrient/wastes to occur. The arteries branch into smaller and smaller arteries. The smallest are called arterioles. The arterioles feed into capillary beds where this exchange can occur as the walls of the capillaries are very thin. Venules lead from the bed into larger and larger veins.
What are the arteries supplying blood to the heart called?
coronary arteries
