Which layer of the typical blood vessel is constructed from simple squamous epithelium?
A. tunica externa
B. tunica intima
C. tunica media
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You have a patient with a very low blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg. What are the possible consequences of this low blood pressure on capillary function?
A. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) would not be high enough for adequate capillary exchange to occur.
B. Capillaries may rupture
C. Tissues would become ischemic because of lack of adequate perfusion.
D. Both a and c are correct.
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