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What are the primary functions of arteries in the circulatory system?
What are the primary functions of arteries in the circulatory system?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart and primarily transport oxygenated blood.
Describe the role of capillaries in the circulatory system.
Describe the role of capillaries in the circulatory system.
Capillaries are where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged between blood and tissues.
How do the walls of veins compare to those of arteries?
How do the walls of veins compare to those of arteries?
Veins have thinner walls than arteries, which allows them to accommodate larger volumes of blood at lower pressure.
What is the relationship between arterioles and capillaries?
What is the relationship between arterioles and capillaries?
What distinguishes pulmonary arteries from other arteries in terms of blood type?
What distinguishes pulmonary arteries from other arteries in terms of blood type?
What unique characteristic distinguishes pulmonary veins from other veins in the human body?
What unique characteristic distinguishes pulmonary veins from other veins in the human body?
What are the main structural features of arteries that contribute to their function?
What are the main structural features of arteries that contribute to their function?
Identify the smaller branches of arteries and their significance in the circulatory system.
Identify the smaller branches of arteries and their significance in the circulatory system.
What type of blood do veins primarily carry, and what is the exception?
What type of blood do veins primarily carry, and what is the exception?
How do arteries and veins differ in terms of their main direction of blood flow in the body?
How do arteries and veins differ in terms of their main direction of blood flow in the body?
Flashcards
Arteries
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. They usually carry oxygenated blood (except for pulmonary arteries).
Arterioles
Arterioles
Small blood vessels that connect arteries to capillaries. They help regulate blood flow to different tissues.
Capillaries
Capillaries
Tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste occur between the blood and the body's tissues.
Veins
Veins
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Pulmonary Arteries and Veins
Pulmonary Arteries and Veins
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Study Notes
Blood Vessels
- Three types of blood vessels: arteries, arterioles, and veins
- Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
- Arteries have thick, strong, elastic walls
- Smaller arteries are called arterioles
- Capillaries connect arterioles to venules
- Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart
- Veins carry deoxygenated blood, except for the pulmonary vein, which carries oxygenated blood
- Capillaries are very small and thin-walled, allowing for efficient gas and nutrient exchange
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