The link between adjacent arteries or veins that reduces the impact of a temporary or permanent occlusion of a single blood vessel is __________.
a. a venule
b. an arteriole
c. a cardiovascular bridge
d. an anastomosis
Answer: d. an anastomosis
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A. produce and secrete collagenous fibers B. phagocytize and digest tissue debris C. release histamine to increase blood flow to the area D. stimulate epithelial cells to multiply E. make capillaries more permeable allowing white blood cells to migrate into the area