Blood Vessels
Describe the function of the circulatory system. Describe the basic structure of a blood vessel. Contrast and contrast the structure of elastic arteries, muscular arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins. Describe the types of capillaries and their functions. Define systemic circulation and explain its function. Describe the importance of the hepatic portal circulation. Define pulmonary circulation and explain its function. Describe fetal circulation and describe postnatal changes in circulation. Define the term anastomosis. Describe the functional significance of these structures.