ARTERIOLES are blood vessels positioned on the arterial side of the vascular tree, proximal to the capillaries and in conjunction with the terminal arteries. They are referred to as the main resistance vessels since they distribute blood flow into the capillary beds.
VENULES are the smallest veins. It receive blood from capillaries and aids in the exchange of oxygen and nutrients for water-soluble compounds.
ELASTIC ARTERIES are those closest to the heart (aorta and pulmonary arteries) have a greater proportion of elastic tissue in the tunica media than muscular arteries. One of its functions is to receive the heart’s high-pressure blood and gently push it forward.
ARTERIOLES are blood vessels positioned on the arterial side of the vascular tree, proximal to the capillaries and in conjunction with the terminal arteries. They are referred to as the main resistance vessels since they distribute blood flow into the capillary beds.
VENULES are the smallest veins. It receive blood from capillaries and aids in the exchange of oxygen and nutrients for water-soluble compounds.
ELASTIC ARTERIES are those closest to the heart (aorta and pulmonary arteries) have a greater proportion of elastic tissue in the tunica media than muscular arteries. One of its functions is to receive the heart’s high-pressure blood and gently push it forward.