What are the three layers of a blood vessel wall,what tissue compose each layer
Tunica Interna- endothelium and connective tissue
Tunica Media- smooth muscle
Tunica Externa- Fiberous connective tissue
4 differences between arteries and veins compare structure to a capillary
Artery -away from heart -no valve -high pressure -heart is pump Vein -towards heart -lo pressure -skeletal muscle is pump -has valve Capillary has small vessels and thinnests walls
What is the purpose of precapillary sphincters
Regulate blood distribution in the capillary pathways
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140mmHg) can be dangerous îf chronic
Hypotension
Low systolic ( below 110mmHg) often associated with illness
Formula used to calculate BP
Cardiac out put x peripheral resistance=Blood Pressure