Veins Flashcards

1
Q

Veins carry blood _____ the heart?

A

TOWARD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Veins are layered by

A

Tunica Media

Tunica Adventitia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Are veins well developed?

A

No, veins are not as well developed as they are in arteries (wimpy vessels)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Veins have no…

A

NO internal elastic lamina

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Veins are located

A

in neurovascular bundles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Veins are characterized

A
  1. capacitance vessels: hold over 70% of circulation blood volume (more laid back w/circulating blood back)
  2. more variable than arterial side
  3. potential for spread of infection
  4. valves arise from tunica intima
    however. …we don’t have valves in our head and neck region (spread of infection easier)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly