Phlebotomy
incision into a vein
phlebitis
inflammation of a vein
Phlebostenosis
Narrowing of a vein
phlebosclerosis
Hardening of a vein
Arteriole
minute arterial branch
Vasopasm
involuntary contraction of a vessel
Angioplasty
Dilation of a blood vessel with a balloon catheter
Arteries carry blood away from the:
Heart
Arterioles control the flow of blood into the:
Capillaries
The capillaries allow for exchange of
Oxygen & Carbon dioxide
Venules connect capillaries to
veins
Veins carry blood to the
Heart