Blood Arteries And Veins Flashcards
1
Q
Red blood cells
A
Contain haemoglobin for transport of oxygen
2
Q
White blood cells
A
Defend against infectious disease
3
Q
Platelets
A
Clot the blood
4
Q
Plasma
A
Carries dissolved substances
5
Q
Arteries - Features
A
ARTERIES
More Elastic fibers
More Muscle fibers
Thicker Wall
No Valves
Small Lumen - Ideal for high pressure flowing fast
6
Q
Veins - Features
A
VEINS
Less Elastic fibers
Less Muscle fibers
Thinner Wall
Valves
Large Lumen - large amounts flowing with less pressure.
7
Q
Which direction do arteries flow
A
Away from the heart - To the body and lungs
8
Q
Which direction do veins flow
A
To the heart - from the body and lungs
9
Q
What type of blood is in arteries
A
Generally Oxygenated
10
Q
What type of blood is in veins
A
Generally Deoxygenated
