4. When dissecting a specimen, Barry noticed that the arteries are thicker and more elastic than the veins. Why are the arteries different from the veins? Arteries are thicker and more elastic than veins because they are under greater pressure.

When dissecting a specimen Debbie noticed that the arteries were thicker and more elastic than the veins Why?

When dissecting a specimen, Barry noticed that the arteries were thicker and more elastic than the veins. Why? Arteries are under greater pressure. Elizabeth takes a prescription drug that dilates her arterioles.

When fluid is leaving a capillary and entering the tissue which of the following is true?

If fluid is leaving a capillary and entering the tissue, which of the following statements is true? Blood pressure is higher than osmotic pressure. Tissue fluid leaving the arterial end of the capillary is balanced by tissue fluid entering the venous end of the capillary.