1.2.2 - Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
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What type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
💡 Hint: Think about which vessels transport blood from the heart.
What is the primary function of capillaries?
💡 Hint: These are the smallest blood vessels where exchange occurs.
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What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
💡 Hint: Remember the function of arteries.
True or False: Veins have valves to prevent backflow of blood.
💡 Hint: Consider how blood is returned to the heart.
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If the body increases its metabolic activity, what would happen to the arterioles and capillaries to accommodate increased blood flow?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during exercise.
A person experiences a sudden increase in blood pressure. What physiological responses might occur in the arterioles and veins?
💡 Hint: Think about how the body regulates blood pressure.
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