In vivo Observations on a Specialized Microvasculature, the Primary and Secondary Vessels in Fishes
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In vivo Observations on a Specialized Microvasculature, the Primary and Secondary Vessels in Fishes. / STEFFENSEN, JF; LOMHOLT, JP; VOGEL, WOP.
In: Acta Zoologica, Vol. 67, No. 4, 1986, p. 193-200.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - In vivo Observations on a Specialized Microvasculature, the Primary and Secondary Vessels in Fishes
AU - STEFFENSEN, JF
AU - LOMHOLT, JP
AU - VOGEL, WOP
PY - 1986
Y1 - 1986
N2 - Microscopical observations have been made on the blood circulation of intact, unanaesthetized specimens of the transparent glass catfish. Along the segmental arteries of the trunk, groups of short, curled vessels of capillary dimensions (termed inter-arterial anastomoses) branch off and reunite to form large so-called secondary arteries running parallel to the main (primary) arteries. Secondary arteries give rise to capillaries in the median ventral fin membrane. Secondary capilaries are drained via separate secondary veins. When blood passes from primary to secondary arteries via the inter-arterial anastomoses a pronounced plasma skimming is observed. Hence, blood perfusing the secondary capillaries of the fin membrane contains very few red blood cells.
AB - Microscopical observations have been made on the blood circulation of intact, unanaesthetized specimens of the transparent glass catfish. Along the segmental arteries of the trunk, groups of short, curled vessels of capillary dimensions (termed inter-arterial anastomoses) branch off and reunite to form large so-called secondary arteries running parallel to the main (primary) arteries. Secondary arteries give rise to capillaries in the median ventral fin membrane. Secondary capilaries are drained via separate secondary veins. When blood passes from primary to secondary arteries via the inter-arterial anastomoses a pronounced plasma skimming is observed. Hence, blood perfusing the secondary capillaries of the fin membrane contains very few red blood cells.
U2 - 10.1111/j.1463-6395.1986.tb00863.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1463-6395.1986.tb00863.x
M3 - Journal article
VL - 67
SP - 193
EP - 200
JO - Acta Zoologica
JF - Acta Zoologica
SN - 0001-7272
IS - 4
ER -
ID: 21951444