Blood Vessels (CV)

Question 1

4 characteristics of the arteries

Answer 1

Carry blood away from the heart
High pressure
The blood is oxygenated
Thick walls of muscles

Question 2

3 functions of the capillaries

Answer 2

Allow diffusion of O2 and CO2
1 cell thick
Gaseous Exchange

Question 3

4 characteristics of veins

Answer 3

Low pressure
The blood is deoxygenated
Carry blood into the heart
Pocket valves to prevent backflow of blood

Question 4

Arterioles

Answer 4

Connects arteries to capillaries