Blood Pressure, Dr. D. Penney
Similarities in- and differences between arteries and veins
Aorta - much elastin is consistent with Windkessel function.
Arteriole - much smooth muscle is consistent with control function.
Capillary - endothelium only is consistent with exchange function.
Veins - much collagen acts as safety factor in over-filling, rupture.
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