Blood Vessels; Types and Structure

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What is the main function of arteries?
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To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body.
2.
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What is the main function of veins?
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To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
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What is the structure of capillaries?
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Capillaries are thin-walled blood vessels that allow for the exchange of materials between blood and tissues.
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What is hydrostatic pressure?
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The pressure exerted by a fluid at rest due to the force of gravity.
5.
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What is osmotic pressure?
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The pressure required to prevent the flow of water across a semipermeable membrane, often due to solute concentration.
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What are arterioles?
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Small blood vessels that branch from arteries and lead to capillaries, regulating blood flow.
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What are elastic arteries?
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Large arteries that can stretch and recoil to accommodate the surge of blood from the heart.
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