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Learn about the structure and function of arteries, veins, and capillaries, the three types of blood vessels that support circulation. See 3D models and diagrams of the circulatory network and how it delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body.
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3 lis 2023 · Learn about the anatomy and function of the main vessels and nerves that conduct blood and nerve impulses throughout the body. See diagrams and quizzes for each region: head and neck, trunk, upper and lower extremity.
30 paź 2023 · With haematoxylin and eosin stains, blood vessels can be easily observed on light microscopy. There are three distinct layers forming the walls of arteries and veins. The innermost layer is the tunica intima. This layer is lined by endothelium, which is comprised of simple squamous epithelial cells.
Learn about the structure and function of arteries, veins, capillaries, and venous valves in this chapter from an open textbook on anatomy and physiology. See diagrams, tables, and micrographs of blood vessels and their tissues.
Learn about the heart, blood vessels, and blood with 3D models and explanations. See the structure and function of arteries, capillaries, veins, and venules in the cardiovascular system.
4 dni temu · Learn the differences between arteries & veins, their structure, blood flow process, and the role of muscles & valves in circulation.
9 paź 2024 · In this article, we shall follow the path that blood takes around the body, examining the structure and function of the major types of blood vessels. Vessel walls can largely be split into three sections; tunica intima (innermost), tunica media, and tunica adventitia. Each must be considered.