Anatomy Review: Blood Vessel Structure & Function

• Blood pressure continues to drop as blood flows though the venules, encountering further resistance. Page 23. Veins • Venules join to form veins. • Veins have three distinct tunics, but their walls are thinner and lumens are larger than arteries. • The tunica adventitia is the heaviest wall layer. Page 24. Blood Pressure in the Veins ... ................
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