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Blood vessels Flashcards

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Artery

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  • away from the heart
  • thick muscle
  • thick layer of elastic
  • small lumen
  • Maintain high pressure
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Capillary

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-One cell thick wall
short diffusion distance
-supply respiring with tissues with blood
-Connect arteries and veins

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Vein

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  • Towards heart
  • Thin muscle and elastic layer
  • Contain valves to prevent backflow
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