microcirculation, and researcher who died

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The blood flows from venules into the veins. In addition to these blood vessels,

the microcirculation also includes lymphatic capillaries and collecting ducts.

The main functions of the microcirculation include the regulation of 1. blood

flow and tissue perfusion 2. blood pressure, 3. tissue fluid (swelling or

edema), 4. delivery of oxygen and other nutrients and removal of CO2 and other

metabolic waste products, and 5. body temperature. The microcirculation also has

an important role in inflammation.

Most vessels of the microcirculation are lined by flattened cells, the

endothelium and many are surrounded by contractile cells the smooth muscle or

pericytes. The endothelium provides a smooth surface for the flow of blood and

regulates the movement of water and dissolved materials in the plasma between

the blood and the tissues. The endothelium also produce molecules that

discourage the blood from clotting unless there is a leak. The smooth muscle

cells can contract and decrease the size of the arterioles and thereby regulate

blood flow and blood pressure.

I " M CURIOUS ABOUT THE LAST 2 LINES ABOVE " unless there is a leak " what is

leaking, and do we wiht cfs have a leak?

do we have problems wiht the smooth muscle cells

they list microcirculation journal at this wiki page also

Sadly, the below researcher of microcirculation died in surgery

http://www.independent.com/news/2012/may/10/westmont-mourns-death-dr-alex-moore/