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==Functional Anatomy==
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'''Functional Anatomy'''
Arteries, capillaries and veins form a continuous system lined by endothelium. The endothelial layer is low friction to allow smooth blood flow. The endothelium forms the innermost layer of arteries;
Arteries, capillaries and veins form a continuous system lined by endothelium. The endothelial layer is low friction to allow smooth blood flow. The endothelium forms the innermost layer of arteries;
*''Arterioles'' regulate resistance to the flow of blood and therefore regulate peripheral blood pressure. The muscle layer is smaller than that of the larger muscular arteries. Opening or closing of the arterioles directs flow to specific capillary beds.
*''Arterioles'' regulate resistance to the flow of blood and therefore regulate peripheral blood pressure. The muscle layer is smaller than that of the larger muscular arteries. Opening or closing of the arterioles directs flow to specific capillary beds.
==[[Arterial Hypertrophy]]==
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