Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 47, Problem 1.2A
Describe the differences you noted in the structures of the arterial and venous walls. Mention each of the three layers of the wall.
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Chapter 47 Solutions
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 47 - The middle layer of an artery and vein contains...Ch. 47 - Arteries carry blood a. away from the heart. b....Ch. 47 - The ________ has the thickest wall. a. right...Ch. 47 - Which of the following arteries is not a direct...Ch. 47 - Which of the following veins is nor located in the...Ch. 47 - Which of the following arteries is part of the...Ch. 47 - A capillary wall is composed of three tunic s...Ch. 47 - The left ventricle pumps blood into the aorta of...Ch. 47 - Sketch and label a section of an arterial wall...Ch. 47 - Describe the differences you noted in the...
Ch. 47 - Describe the differences you noted in the...Ch. 47 - How did you distinguish between arterioles and...Ch. 47 - How did you recognize capillaries in the web?Ch. 47 - Brachiocephalic trunk, _____, right axillary...Ch. 47 - Ascending aorta, ______, descending thoracic aortaCh. 47 - Abdominal aortae _______, ascending colon (right...Ch. 47 - Brachiocephalic trunk,_________ , right external...Ch. 47 - Axillary artery, ______, radial arteryCh. 47 - Common iliac artery, _____, femoral arteryCh. 47 - Pulmonary trunk, _____, lungsCh. 47 - Brachiocephalic trunk, _______, right axillary...Ch. 47 - Ascending aorta ___________, descending thoracic...Ch. 47 - Abdominal aortae ________, ascending colon (right...Ch. 47 - Brachiocephalic trunk, ________, right external...Ch. 47 - Axillary artery, _______, radial arteryCh. 47 - Common iliac artery, _______, femoral arteryCh. 47 - Pulmonary trunk, _____, lungsCh. 47 - Label the major arteries and veins indicated in...Ch. 47 - FIGURE 47.18 Label the major systemic veins.
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