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THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: ARTERIES, VEINS AND CAPILLARIES. Name the layers of arteries, veins and capillaries. Name the functions of each type of vessel. Be able to describe the differences between them. Smooth Muscle. ARTERY. Endothelial Cells. Elastin and Collagen (Connective tissue).
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THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:ARTERIES, VEINS AND CAPILLARIES • Name the layers of arteries, veins and capillaries. • Name the functions of each type of vessel. • Be able to describe the differences between them.
Smooth Muscle ARTERY Endothelial Cells Elastin and Collagen (Connective tissue) Smooth Muscle VEIN Endothelial Cells Elastin and Collagen CAPILLARY Endothelial Cells
CAPILLARY NETWORK Endothelial Cells VEIN ARTERY Smooth Muscles Connective Tissue x100