Circulation in blood vessels Flashcards
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Main type of blood vessels
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Artery
Capillary
Vein
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Artery
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Arteries carry blood away from the heart toward the cells in the body
Almost all arteries carry oxygenated blood except for pulmonary and umbilical artery
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Artery: structure related to function
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Capillary
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Capillaries connect arteries to veins
The primary function of capillaries is the exchange of materials between the blood and tissue cells
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Vein
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Veins carry blood towards heart
Most veins carry deoxygenated except pulmonary & umbilical vein
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