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Arteries - The vessels carrying blood away from the heart. |
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Endothelium, Vascular - Single pavement layer of cells which line the luminal surface of the entire vascular system and regulate the transport of macromolecules and blood components from interstitium to lumen; this function has been most intensively studied in the blood capillaries. |
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Microcirculation - The circulation of the BLOOD through the microvascular network lying between the ARTERIOLES and VENULES. This network includes CAPILLARIES, metarterioles, and ARTERIOVENOUS ANASTOMOSES; and the flow of blood through this network. |
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Retinal Vessels - The blood vessels which supply and drain the RETINA. |
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Vasa Nervorum - Blood vessels supplying the nerves. |
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Vasa Vasorum - Nutrient blood vessels which supply the walls of large arteries or veins. |
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Veins - The vessels carrying blood toward the heart. |
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