Arteries, Veins And Capilleries Flashcards
1
Q
What is an adaptation for an arteries structure?
A
Thick muscular walls to withstand high bloood pressure
2
Q
What are the structure of veins?
A
They have thin walls because the blood pressure is low
3
Q
What is the structure of capillaries?
A
Very thin walls because the diffusion path is very short
