Blood Vessels and Circulation part one

Front

This is a 3-layered vessel which transports oxygen-rich blood **away** from the heart to the arterioles.

Back

artery

Front

This is a single layer of epithelial cells which gas and nutrient and waste product exchange occurs between blood and tissues.

Back

capillary

Front

This is a three-layered with one way valves which transport oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Back

vein

Front

This is known as the largest artery.

Back

aorta

Front

The descending aorta supplies blood to various organs such as the liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach, and the remaining lower body. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Arteries and veins carry out the same functions.

Back

False

Front

What are tube-like structures that include the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins?

Back

Blood Vessels

Front

Which of these IS NOT a function of the blood?
- carries oxygen to the body tissues
- carries carbon dioxide to the lungs
- carries wastes and salts
- sending electrical signals from one cell to another

Back

sending electrical signals from one cell to another

Front

Carries oxygenated blood to the neck, face and head

Back

Common carotid artery

Front

Carries deoxygenated blood from the neck, face and head.

Back

Jugular vein