Match each term with its corresponding description.
-blood flow from the heart to the body (not the lungs)and back to the heart
A)Arteries
B)Capillaries
C)Pulmonary circulation
D)Systemic circulation
E)Tunica adventitia
F)Tunica intima
G)Tunica media
H)Veins

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Systemic circulation refers to blood flow from the heart to the body (not the lungs) and back to the heart.

Answer: A
 Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart and distribute it throughout the body.

Answer: C
 Pulmonary circulation refers to the flow of blood between the heart and the lungs.

Answer: H
 Veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

Answer: F
 The tunica intima is the innermost layer of a blood vessel and is composed of endothelial cells, which form a smooth and non-stick surface to facilitate blood flow.

Answer: G
 The tunica media is the middle layer of a blood vessel and is composed of muscle cells and elastic fibers, which regulate the diameter of the vessel and control blood flow.

Answer: E
 The tunica adventitia is the outermost layer of a blood vessel and is composed of connective tissue, which provides support and protection to the vessel.

Answer: B
 Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body and are responsible for exchanging oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and the tissues.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Description