3.1.3 - Blood Vessels
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What type of blood do arteries carry?
💡 Hint: Think about what it carries away from the heart.
What is the main function of veins?
💡 Hint: Consider where the blood is coming from.
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What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of blood flow.
Capillaries are responsible for the exchange of:
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at a cellular level.
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A patient arrives showing symptoms of poor circulation and swelling in limbs. Analyze the possible roles of the lymphatic system and blood vessels in this condition.
💡 Hint: Consider fluid dynamics in the body.
Discuss how differences in the structure of arteries and veins impact their respective functions in the circulatory system.
💡 Hint: Refer back to what each type of vessel carries and the pressure involved.
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