Blood vessels

Front

What is the primary function of capillaries?

Back

Capillaries are the blood vessels where material exchange takes place between the cells and blood.

Front

Which artery is located in the proximal part of the leg?

Back

Femoral Artery

Front

What is the role of valves in veins?

Back

Valves in veins prevent the backward movement of blood inside them.

Front

What is the third branch of the aortic arch?

Back

Left subclavian artery

Front

What part of the aorta leaves the heart?

Back

Ascending aorta

Front

What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?

Back

Veins carry blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the main difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the significance of the aorta in the circulatory system?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body and distributes oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What are venules?

Back

Venules are small blood vessels that collect blood from capillaries and transport it to veins.