Identify the Labeled Structures of the Circulatory System in the Figure

question 11

Short Answer

Identify the labeled structures of the circulatory system in the figure below. a. artery
b. endothelium
c. capillary
d. arteriole
e. venule
f. vein
g. smooth muscle
h. connective tissue
-structure labeled "F"

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Definitions:

Osmosis

A process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one.

Endometrial Tissue

The inner lining of the uterus, known as the mucous membrane, which becomes thicker throughout the menstrual cycle and is expelled during menstruation if pregnancy does not take place.

Nerve Tissue

A specialized tissue found in the nervous system, consisting of neurons and glial cells, that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

Epithelial Tissue

The layer of cells covering the body surfaces, lining the body cavities, and forming the major part of glands, serving protective, secretion, and absorption functions.