blood vessels and components
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- Created on: 30-12-20 13:19
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2. What is the function of an artery?
- carries deoxygenated blood towards the heart
- carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
- carries oxygenated blood towards the heart
- carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart
3. what is the structure of a vein
- Has a thin outer wall, thin layer of muscles and elastic fibers, large lumen. blood is under a low amount of pressure and contains valves to prevent backwards blood flow
- Has a thick outer wall, thick layer of muscles and elastic fibers, small lumen. blood is under a high amount of pressure
- very small lumen and single layer of cells
4. what is the function of erythrocytes
- RBC. contains hemoglobin that transports oxygen around the body
- WBC. contains hemoglobin that transports oxygen around the body
5. what is the function of phagocytes
- WBC. ingest bacteria and pathogens found in the blood
- WBC. part of the immune system that helps to protect the body from pathogens
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