Vessels

Question 1

Arteries

Answer 1

1. carries blood away from
   the heart

Question 2

Arterioles

Answer 2

1. distribute blood from an artery to the capillaries

Question 3

Capillaries

Answer 3

1. allow exchange of materials between blood and tissue field

Question 4

Venules

Answer 4

1. distribute blood from the capillaries to a vein

Question 5

Veins

Answer 5

1. carries blood back into heart

Question 6

Endothelium

Answer 6

1. lines the lumen
2. single layer of cells
3. very smooth to reduce friction
4. present in arteries, veins & capillaries