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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?

Venules

Veins

Capillaries

Arteries (correct)

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?

Exchange nutrients and gases with tissues Signup and view all the answers

Why do veins have valves?

To prevent backflow of blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the liquid component of blood called?

'Blood Plasma' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of RBCs in the blood?

Carry oxygen to body tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood includes cells like WBCs and platelets?

'Cell Component' Signup and view all the answers

'Venules' are smaller branches that form from which type of blood vessel?

'Veins' Signup and view all the answers