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Saniya Hayes
on Dec 11, 2024
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Why is arterial blood pressure higher than venous?
A) Arteries have more smooth muscle.
B) Arteries need more oxygen.
C) Arteries are closer to the heart and its force.
D) Arteries have valves that prevent backflow of blood.
Arterial Blood Pressure
The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, specifically within arteries, crucial for maintaining blood flow through the body.
Smooth Muscle
Type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels, functioning involuntarily.
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.
- Detail the aspects influencing blood pressure and the methods by which it is maintained in the body.
- Differentiate between the arterial and venous systems in terms of structure and function.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail the aspects influencing blood pressure and the methods by which it is maintained in the body.
- Differentiate between the arterial and venous systems in terms of structure and function.