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*Angiogenesis: the sprouting of new capillaries from pre-existing vessels.  
 
*Angiogenesis: the sprouting of new capillaries from pre-existing vessels.  
 
*Arteriogenesis: the remodelling of newly formed or pre-existing vascular channels into larger and more muscular arterioles.
 
*Arteriogenesis: the remodelling of newly formed or pre-existing vascular channels into larger and more muscular arterioles.
In the adult animal, the physiology of blood vessels is predominantly associated with the maintenance of [[Blood Pressure & Blood Flow Control - Anatomy & Physiology|blood pressure and blood flow]]. Arterial blood pressure is created by the combined forces and complex interactions of cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance (resistance produced mainly in the arterioles), and viscosity of the blood. Neurologically, both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are active in modifying the vasculature; the autonomic nervous sytem is the most rapidly responding regulator of blood pressure.  
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In the adult animal, the physiology of blood vessels is predominantly associated with the maintenance of [[Blood Pressure & Blood Flow Control - Anatomy & Physiology|blood pressure and blood flow]]. Arterial blood pressure is created by the combined forces and complex interactions of cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance (resistance produced mainly in the arterioles), and viscosity of the blood. Neurologically, both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are active in modifying blood vessels; the autonomic nervous sytem is the most rapidly responding regulator of blood pressure.  
    
In summary, Blood Pressure (BP) = Cardiac Output (CO) x Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR).
 
In summary, Blood Pressure (BP) = Cardiac Output (CO) x Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR).
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