test revision- arteries vs. veins Flashcards
1
Q
explain what arteries do
A
transports blood away from the heart
carries the pulse of the heartbeat
2
Q
explain what capillaries do
A
the link between arteries and veins
diffuses oxygen, carbon dioxide and other minerald into and out of the cells and alveoli
3
Q
explain what veins do
A
transports blood towards the heart
