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Three Blood Vessels Flashcards

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Arteries

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Carry blood away from heart, usually high in oxygen, high in pressure. Thick walls of muscle. Narrow opening (called a lumen)

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Capillaries

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Connects arteries and veins. Form branching capillary beds. Extremely thin walls. Let’s material move b/w blood and cells

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Veins

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Carry blood towards the heart. Low in oxygen and pressure, thin walls

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