BlOOD VESSELS Flashcards
1
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Blood Vessels belong to the Cardiovascular System.
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2
Q
What are the 3 blood vessels?
A
1) Arteries,
2) Veins
3) Capillaries
3
Q
What is the function of arteries?
A
Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
4
Q
What is the function of veins?
A
Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
5
Q
What is the function of capillaries?
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Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels that allow for the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between blood and surrounding tissues.
6
Q
What is the structure of blood vessels?
A
Blood vessels have three layers: the tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica externa.
