Compare and Contrasts the Anatomy and Physiology of Blood Vessels

Circulation

Utilizing knowledge from your learning and assigned readings, respond to the following questions:

1. Compare and contrasts the anatomy and physiology of blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries. Why are these differences significant in the overall function of the circulatory system? Please be specific.
2. Provide several examples of factors that cause increases or decreases in peripheral resistance and discuss their effect on overall arterial blood pressure.

Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Utilizing knowledge from your learning and assigned readings, respond to the following questions:

1. Describe and define the differences between the lymphatic system and immunity.
2. How do the innate and adaptive immune systems differ in their responses to foreign substances? Provide examples of each system.