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Paper 2: Blood Vessels Flashcards

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What are the 3 types of blood vessels?

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Arteries , veins , capillaries

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What is the structure of veins?

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Large space for blood to flow easily back to the heart
Thinner walls
Valves to stop back flow of blood

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What is the function of arteries ?

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Thick wall of muscle and elastic fibres

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What the adaptions of capillaries and their function?

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One blood cells wide
Wall only one cells thick

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