How do molecules diffuse out of an artery?

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Molecules diffuse out of arteries primarily through the endothelial layer, which is composed of specialized cells that facilitate this process. The discussion highlights the role of capillaries, which consist solely of endothelium, allowing for efficient molecular exchange. Muscle cells surrounding the arteries do not share the same membrane proteins as endothelial cells, which affects the diffusion process. Understanding these differences is crucial for comprehending how substances move from blood vessels into surrounding tissues.

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Hello guys,

This might be a stupid question but artery has an inner endothelium and muscle outside. So if molecules diffuse out from the endothelium do they diffuse out of the muscle cells as well. How is that done, do muscle cells have the same membrane proteins as endothelium? Thanks :smile:
 
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Oh right I forgot about capillary which is just one endothelium. Sorry guys!
 

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