Jefferson DP Bio B3.2 Transport in Animals

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Primary function of arteries

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Convey blood at high pressure from heart to tissues

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Role of elastic fibers in arteries

Back

Expand and retract to help propel blood

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Function of capillaries

Back

Exchange materials between cells and blood

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Purpose of valves in veins

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Prevent backflow of blood

Front

Main cause of atherosclerosis

Back

Fat deposits under the endothelium

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Main function of veins

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Return blood to the heart

Front

Moves blood away from heart

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Arteries

Front

Main vessel for deoxygenated blood

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Veins

Front

Blood vessel for single file cell passage

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Capillaries

Front

Thick elastic walls

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Arteries