Students should be able to list the differences in structure and permeability between the three types of endothelia.
Students should be able to list the components of endothelium that determine its permeability.
Students should be able to describe two molecular mechanisms that increase the permeability of endothelium.
Given a histological image, students should be able to identify the different types of blood vessels and explain the role each plays in the conduction of blood and distribution of nutrients.
Given an histological image of a large artery, students should be able to describe the function of each layer of the wall of the artery and the components and cells in each layer.
Given an electron micrograph of a capillary, students should be able to determine whether the capillary is continuous, fenestrated or discontinuous.