1. Arteries: what is the function of the endothelium and how is this similar to the endocardium?
The endothelium is the only layer you have to know by name.

2. How are veins similar to, different from arteries?
What is the purpose of valves in veins?

3. What is the difference between arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis?

4. What is the function of capillaries?
List the following terms in the order in which blood flows through them: capillaries, venules, arteries, arterioles, veins.  List four tissues that are not directly serviced by capillaries.

5. List some of the substances that leave and enter capillaries.

6. Describe and differentiate between the pulmonary and systemic pathways of circulation.
You do not have to specifically name the branches off the aorta, but be able to name the four segments of the aorta and find them on Figure 13.3.

7. Trace the route of fetal circulation and name and describe the three structures that are modifications to the fetal circulatory system.
What happens to these modifications after birth?

8. What is measured when your blood pressure is taken?
What are systolic and diastolic readings and what is "normal?"
What is hypertension?

9. Describe the three mechanisms that promote venous return.

10. In terms of peripheral resistance, explain why you parents always told you to not go swimming immediately after you had eaten.

11. In what way does smoking contribute to raising blood pressure?

12. What do you have to look forward to as your vascular system ages?  What are varicose veins and phlebitis?