Multiple Choice
Which type of capillary is characterized by a discontinuous basement membrane, allowing for the easy passage of larger molecules and cells?
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19. The Blood Vessels
Capillaries
Back19. The Blood Vessels
Capillaries
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are the thinnest blood vessels in the human body?1views
- Multiple ChoiceIn the lungs, what type of blood vessels surround the alveoli to allow rapid gas exchange?1views
- Multiple ChoiceIn the lungs, which type of blood vessel forms the dense network that surrounds (covers) the alveoli to allow rapid gas exchange?1views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a primary function of capillaries?
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not true of capillaries?
- Multiple ChoiceIn the lungs, which type of blood vessel forms a dense network around the alveoli to allow gas exchange?
- Multiple ChoiceHow thick are the walls of the alveoli and the capillaries involved in capillary exchange?1views
- Multiple Choice
Which structure regulates blood flow distribution in mesenteric capillary beds & diverts blood from one area to another based on local metabolic needs?
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Blood flow in the capillaries is steady despite the rhythmic pumping of the heart because of the:
a. Elasticity of the large arteries
b. Small diameter of capillaries
c. Thin walls of the veins
d. Venous valves
1views - Multiple ChoiceThe presence of __________ stabilizes the wall of capillaries.1views
- Multiple ChoiceExchange of gases and nutrients occurs by diffusion between the __________.2views
- Multiple ChoiceA metarteriole is a vessel that __________.1views
- Multiple ChoiceThe only vessels that provide direct access to nearly every cell in the body are the __________.2views
- Multiple Choice
Which scenario results in constriction of arterioles & precapillary sphincters in mesenteric capillary beds?
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