Blood vessels
- Created by: Finpoppy1
- Created on: 30-08-21 17:03
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Arteries
Structure - thick muscular, elastic walls with small internal diameter (lumen).
Functions - carry oxygeneted blood at high pressure away from the heart.
Relevance - the arteries contract and relax automatically to allow more room for the blood to travel through as needed.
Capillaries
Structure - very thin walls (only…
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