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What does the term "Vasa Vasorum" specifically refer to?

Option: 1

The connection between jugular veins


Option: 2

A network of blood vessels within an organ 


Option: 3

Blood vessels that supply other blood vessels, serving a nutritive function

 


Option: 4

The carotid labyrinth that regulates blood vessel pressure


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The term "Vasa Vasorum" refers to the network of blood vessels that supply oxygen, nutrients and remove waste products from the walls of larger blood vessels such as arteries and veins. These small blood vessels, known as vasa vasorum.It  penetrates into the outer layers of the vessel walls to provide nourishment and support their metabolic needs.They are particularly important in larger blood vessels because the outer layers of these vessels are not efficiently supplied with oxygen and nutrients through diffusion from the lumen (inner cavity) alone. The vasa vasorum helps to maintain the health and function of the vessel walls by ensuring an adequate blood supply to their cells.Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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