blood vessels and components
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- Created on: 30-12-20 13:19
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2. what is the structure of a capillary
- small lumen thick outter walls
- very small lumen and one cell thick to aid diffusion
- large lumen and thick outer walls
3. what is the function of platelets
- forms clots to prevent bleeding and prevents bacteria from getting into the blood stream
- contains hemoglobin that transports oxygen around the body
- releases antibodies to protect the body
4. 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
5. what is the structure of an artery
- Has a thick outer wall, thick layer of muscles and elastic fibers, small lumen. blood is under a high amount of pressure
- 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
- very small lumen and single layer of cells
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