Blood Vessels Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Blood vessels
A
- arteries
- veins
- capillaries
2
Q
Arteries
A
Carries blood away from the heart; largest type of blood vessel
3
Q
Arterioles
A
Small arteries
4
Q
Endothelium
A
Innermost lining of blood vessels
5
Q
Capillaries
A
Smallest blood vessels
6
Q
Venules
A
Small vein
7
Q
Veins
A
blood going towards the heart
8
Q
Valves
A
Work like gates on a fence; they only open one way to keep blood flowing in the right direction
