1.1.4 - Blood Vessels: Structure & Function Flashcards
1
Q
What Is The Role Of The Arteries?
(2 Points)
A
~ Transports blood away from the heart.
~ At high pressure to the tissues.
2
Q
What Are The Arterioles & What Is The Role Of Them?
(2 Points)
A
~ They are narrower blood vessels branched from the arteries.
~ They transport blood into the capillaries.
3
Q
What Is The Role Of The Veins?
A
Transport blood to the heart and low pressure.
4
Q
What Is The Role Of The Venules?
A
Narrow blood vessels that transport blood from the capillaries to the veins.
5
Q
What Is The Role Of The Capillaries?
A
Carry blood to the cells of the body.
