cardiovascular system-blood vessels and circulation: differences between arteries and veins Flashcards

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the walls of arteries are

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thicker and have high blood pressure

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2
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the walls of veins are

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thinner

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3
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the lumen of artery is

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smaller and round

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4
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the lumen of veins are

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larger and flat

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5
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veins have

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valves

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6
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arteries do not have

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valves

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7
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the 2 great veins
superior and inferior venae cavae have no

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valves

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8
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veins carry blood to the

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heart

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9
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arteries carry blood

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away from the heart

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10
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all veins except pulmonary veins carry

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deoxygenated blood

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11
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all arteries except pulmonary artery carry

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oxygenated blood

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12
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arteries are more

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resilient
when stretched they keep their shape and lengthen
when released, they return to normal

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13
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arteries keep their

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cyclindrical shape

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14
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veins

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collapse

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