Soc 16 The Structure Of The Blood Vessels

Question 1

Arteries

Answer 1

Take blood away from the heart in thick walls as the blood is at a high pressure

Question 2

Viens

Answer 2

Carry deoxygenated blood towards the heary

Question 3

Capillaries

Answer 3

Capillaries are microscopic vessels - just one cell thick
At one end, capillaries carry oxygenated blood which transfers oxygen and nutrients to the muscles

Question 4

Blood pressure

Answer 4

Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your heart uses to pump the blood around your body

Question 5

Red blood cells

Answer 5

They transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s cells, and carbon dioxide from the cells to the lungs

Question 6

White blood cells

Answer 6

They produce antibodies to fight against infection and diseases

Question 7

Platelets

Answer 7

These are tiny fragments (formed in the bone marrow) which clump togehter to help blood clot and stop bleeding

Question 8

Plasma

Answer 8

It takes nutrients,hormones and protiens to the parts of body that needs it. It also disposes of waste

Question 9

Vascular shunting

Answer 9

Process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise by diverting blood away from unactive areas