Blood Vessels Flashcards
1
Q
Artery
A
Carries blood AWAY from the heart
Thick layer of muscle and tissue
Carries highest pressure of blood
E.G Aorta
2
Q
Vein
A
Carries Blood back INto the heart
Wide Lumen
Carries low pressure blood
E.G Vena Carva
3
Q
Capillary
A
Carries Blood to and from the body’s cells
1 cell thick
Diffusion occurs here through the walls
4
Q
Connective Tissue
A
To carry blood at high pressure to stop the artery from rupturing
5
Q
Elastic fibres
A
Allow the Artery to stretch to make enough room for the lumen to widen to get blood through
6
Q
Valves
A
Stop the blood from flowing backwards (back flow)
