blood vessels Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 types
A
- arteries
- arterioles
- capillaries
- venule
5 vein
2
Q
which way do arteries carry blood
A
away from the heart
3
Q
which way do viens carry blood
A
to the heart
4
Q
how would you describe the membrane of an artery
A
thick + muscular
5
Q
how would you describe the bore of a artery
A
small
6
Q
do arteries have high or low pressure
A
high
7
Q
do arteries have valves
A
no
8
Q
is artery blood oxygenated
A
yes
9
Q
which arteries arent oxygenated
A
pulmonary
10
Q
describe the structure of veins
A
thin and elastic
11
Q
decribe veins bore
A
large
12
Q
veins high o loww pressure
A
low
13
Q
valves for veins
A
yes
14
Q
do veins have oxygenated blood
A
no
15
Q
which veins do have oxygenated
A
pulmonary
