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AN69.1-3 | Introduction to Blood Vessels
Learning Objectives
- Identify elastic and muscular arteries, veins, and capillaries under the microscope (AN69.1)
- Describe the three-layered wall structure of blood vessels and structure-function correlation (AN69.2)
- Describe the ultrastructure of blood vessels including endothelial tight junctions, basement membrane, and smooth muscle (AN69.3)
INSTRUCTIONS
Work through each section in sequence. Key histological terms are bolded on first use. Attempt the self-check questions before reading the answer. The gate quiz at the end must be completed to unlock the next module.
References
- Difiore's Atlas of Histology, 12th ed. — Chapter 8: Cardiovascular System
- Ross & Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas, 8th ed.
- NMC UG CBUC 2024, Competencies AN69.1–AN69.3