venule

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Blood capillaries are found beneath the dermis, and are linked to an arteriole and a venule.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

The capillaries converge into a venule, which joins a vein.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Fluid and the cellular wastes in the tissues enter the capillaries at the venule end, where the hydrostatic pressure is less than the osmotic pressure in the vessel.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

One arteriole and an accompanying venule supply and drain one pulmonary lobule.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

In addition to muscle and connective tissue to support its structure, each villus contains a capillary bed composed of one arteriole and one venule, as well as a lymphatic capillary called a lacteal.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013