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What are the types of arteries and veins, from aorta to
vena cava? - ANSWER-elastic arteries, muscular arteries,
arterioles, capillaries, venues, small veins, large veins
Which layer of blood vessels contain muscle? - ANSWER-
tunica media
What system controls the tunica media? - ANSWER-
sympathetic nervous system
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What is the tunica intima made of? - ANSWER-
endothelium
What is the tunica externa made of? - ANSWER-collagen
fibers
What does an elastic artery do? - ANSWER-takes out the
bounding pulse
What is the rate of the SA node? - ANSWER-70-75 bpm
What is the delay of the AV node and why? - ANSWER-
1/10 a second allows for both atria to contract
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What is the neurotransmitter for the sympathetic ANS? -
ANSWER-norepinephrine
What is the neurotransmitter for the parasympathetic
ANS? - ANSWER-acetylcholine
What is the Bainbridge reflex? (atrial reflex) - ANSWER-
Heart rate increases when blood volume increases
How does thyroxin affect heart rate? - ANSWER-longer,
slower HR