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What is the primary function of arteries in the circulatory system?
Which term describes the pressure in the arteries when the heart is actively pumping blood?
What adaptation do veins have to facilitate blood flow back to the heart?
What is the condition characterized by high blood pressure, typically defined as exceeding 140 mmHg systolic?
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How do capillaries facilitate the exchange of gases and materials?
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Study Notes
Blood Vessels
- Blood circulatory system is a closed system.
- Blood is contained within blood vessels and the heart.
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
- Arteries are strong and elastic due to the high pressure of the heart.
- Veins carry blood back to the heart.
- Veins have less strength and contain valves to prevent backflow.
- Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels and are only one cell wide.
- Capillaries are where gas and material exchange occurs.
Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of blood vessels.
- Systolic pressure is the high blood pressure reading.
- Systolic pressure occurs when the heart is pumping.
- Diastolic pressure is the low blood pressure reading.
- Diastolic pressure occurs when the heart is filling.
- High blood pressure (>140 mmHg) is called hypertension.
- Hypertension is caused by narrowing or clogging of the arteries.
- The heart pumps harder to move blood through narrowed or clogged arteries.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the circulatory system, including blood vessels and blood pressure. This quiz covers the functions of arteries, veins, and capillaries, along with key concepts about systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Challenge yourself to understand hypertension and its implications as well.
