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Blood Vessels Flashcards

1
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3 types are..

A

Arteries
Veins
Capillaries

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2
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What do Arteries do?

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Carry blood away from the heart under high pressure

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3
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What do veins do ?

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Carry blood towards the heart under low pressure

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4
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What do capillaries do ?

A

Link between arteries and veins

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5
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Characteristics of arteries

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-Thick muscular wall
- lumen

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Characteristics of a vein

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-large lumen
-thin wall

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Characteristics of capillaries

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Very small

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