B9.1 Aerobic Resperation Flashcards
1
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Veins
A
Carries blood back to the heart at low pressure - doesn’t need thick, elasticated walls, but has valves to prevent blood flowing the wrong way.
2
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Capillaries
A
Carries blood away from the heart under high pressure - has a small lumen and thick, elasticated walls that can stretch.
3
Q
Arteries
A
Carries blood to cells and tissues.
4
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Double Circulatory System
A
Blood passes through the heart twice for every circuit around the body.
