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What are the 3 types of blood vessels |
-Arteries -Veins -Capillaries |
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Arteries |
-Narrow lumen -Thicker walls -Smooth muscle -Elastic fibre |
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Veins |
-Large lumen -Valves present -Thin walls |
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Capillaries |
Wall is only 1 cell thick |
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Function of arteries |
-Can withstand high blood pressure -Wall can stretch and recoil -Low friction surface to ease blood flow |
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Function of veins |
-Valves to prevent back flow -Blood under pressure Large volume acts as blood reservoir
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Function of capillaries |
-Allows rapid exchange between blood and tissues |
