Arteries Flashcards
1
Q
Arteries
A
Carry blood away from heart toward organs. Walls are strong and elastic
Thick layers of muscle to allow them to stretch
2
Q
Capillaries
A
Arteries branch to capillaries
Carry blood close to every cell to exchange substances
Supply food and 02 to cells and take away waste like c02
V small
Permeable walls. One cell thick
3
Q
Veins
A
Capillaries join up to form veins
Carry blood to heart
Low pressure
Valves
