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What are the three types of blood vessels?
What are the three types of blood vessels?
- Veins, capillaries, venules
- Arterioles, veins, lymphatics
- Arteries, capillaries, lymphatics
- Arteries, veins, capillaries (correct)
Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body?
Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body?
- Venules
- Veins
- Capillaries
- Arteries (correct)
Why do arteries have thick, elastic walls?
Why do arteries have thick, elastic walls?
- To allow for flexibility during movement
- To help in gas exchange
- To maintain high pressure as blood flows through them (correct)
- To store excess blood
What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
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Why do veins have valves?
Why do veins have valves?
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What is the liquid component of blood called?
What is the liquid component of blood called?
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What is the main function of RBCs in the blood?
What is the main function of RBCs in the blood?
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Which component of blood includes cells like WBCs and platelets?
Which component of blood includes cells like WBCs and platelets?
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'Venules' are smaller branches that form from which type of blood vessel?
'Venules' are smaller branches that form from which type of blood vessel?
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