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Which type of blood vessel has walls that are one cell thick?
Which type of blood vessel has walls that are one cell thick?
- Artery
- Capillary (correct)
- Vein
- None of the above
Veins carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Veins carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
False (B)
What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?
What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?
Arteries take blood away from the heart.
Capillaries have _____ internal diameter, and the walls are semi-permeable.
Capillaries have _____ internal diameter, and the walls are semi-permeable.
What kind of blood do veins primarily carry?
What kind of blood do veins primarily carry?
Match the type of blood vessel with the correct feature:
Match the type of blood vessel with the correct feature:
Blood enters arteries at a _____ pressure.
Blood enters arteries at a _____ pressure.
Describe the journey of blood from the vena cava to the lungs.
Describe the journey of blood from the vena cava to the lungs.
Flashcards
Artery function
Artery function
Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.
Vein function
Vein function
Carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the body.
Capillary function
Capillary function
Connects arteries and veins and allows gas exchange in the body's tissues.
Artery walls
Artery walls
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Vein walls
Vein walls
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Capillary walls
Capillary walls
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Blood pressure in arteries
Blood pressure in arteries
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Blood pressure in veins
Blood pressure in veins
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