Types of Blood Vessels in the Human Circulatory System
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Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

  • Arterioles
  • Venules
  • Capillaries
  • Arteries (correct)

    • What allows arteries to withstand the pressure of blood without rupturing?

  • Thin walls
  • Smooth muscle and elastic fibers (correct)
  • Fixed diameter
  • Rigid structure

    • Which blood vessel is the largest in the human body?

  • Vena cava
  • Pulmonary artery
  • Aorta (correct)
  • Pulmonary vein

    • What happens to arterial pressure after a contraction of the heart?

    <p>Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood vessel is responsible for transporting blood to all areas of the body?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

    <p>To carry blood away from the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do veins differ structurally from arteries?

    <p>Veins have valves to prevent backward blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood vessels primarily rely on skeletal muscle contractions to push blood towards the heart?

    <p>Veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in the circulatory system can gases, nutrients, and waste products be exchanged between blood and tissues?

    <p>Capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique characteristic do capillaries possess compared to other blood vessels?

    <p>Very thin walls for easy exchange of compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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