Blood vessels

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  • Created on: 23-11-09 20:14
Describe the wall of arteires
thick
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Describe the main function of the arteires
Carry high pressure, oxygenated, blood away from the heart to the body
2 of 4
What is the function of the capillaries?
Acts as an meeting point between arteries and veins, with medium pressure
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Describe the size of the lumen of capillaries
Small (diameter of 1 red blood cell)
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Card 2

Front

Describe the main function of the arteires

Back

Carry high pressure, oxygenated, blood away from the heart to the body

Card 3

Front

What is the function of the capillaries?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Describe the size of the lumen of capillaries

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

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