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Superficial veins spread throughout which layer of the skin?
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numerous, microscopic arteries that feed blood into capillary networks. Also referred to as resistance vessels.
3
The size of arteries and veins depends on their ____ to the heart.
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Carry blood AWAY from the heart and to other organs in the body.
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These type of arteries repeatedly branches until reaching their target organs. Also referred to as distributing arteries.
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similar to arterioles in the way that they are numerous and microscopic, except they have much thinner walls.
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These type of arteries are large and conduct blood from the heart to muscular arteries. Also referred to as conducting arteries.
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____ sinuses form in certain regions where veins are widening. They have thin endothelial walls with a complete lack of smooth muscle.
9
The popliteal veins are examples of what type of veins?
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This type of vein is similar to a medium vein except lacking valves.
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Carry blood back TO the heart from other organs and extremities.
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