Function Of Blood Vessels

Question 1

What is the function of the Artery?

Answer 1

• Carries Oxygenated blood (high o2, low co2)
• Carries blood away from the heart
• Carries blood at high pressure
• Small Lumen
• Absence Of valve
• Presence of pulse

Question 2

What is the function Of Vein?

Answer 2

• Carries De-Oxygenated Blood ( low O2, High co2)
• Carries blood towards the heart
• Carries blood at low pressure
• Large Lumen
• Presence of valve
• Absence of valve

Question 3

What is the function of Capillary?

Answer 3

• Exchange of substances occur in Capillary
• Very Small Lumen
• Blood flows at very low pressure