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Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
- Veins
- Capillaries
- Arteries (correct)
- Venules
What is the thickest layer in both arteries and veins?
What is the thickest layer in both arteries and veins?
- Tunica intima
- Endothelium
- Tunica media (correct)
- Tunica externa
Which blood vessels allow the exchange of water and chemicals between the blood and the tissues?
Which blood vessels allow the exchange of water and chemicals between the blood and the tissues?
- Venules
- Arterioles
- Capillaries (correct)
- Veins
Which word is derived from Latin 'vas', meaning vessel, and relates to blood vessels?
Which word is derived from Latin 'vas', meaning vessel, and relates to blood vessels?
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'Avascular' refers to structures that do not contain blood vessels. Which structure does not contain blood vessels?
'Avascular' refers to structures that do not contain blood vessels. Which structure does not contain blood vessels?
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