Class Test 1.2: Types of blood vessels

Question 1

Have dad look up arteries, capillaries, and vein structure. Identify what is what from the structures.

Answer 1

Arteries are thick because of high blood pressure, veins are thin because of low blood pressure, and capillaries are 1 cell thick.

Question 2

Explain the characteristics of arteries

Answer 2

Arteries don’t have valves to help the blood flow away from the heart (thicker than the veins because the flow of blood is faster and so there is a less likely chance of it coming back)

Question 3

Explain the characteristics of veins

Answer 3

Veins have valves to help the blood flow in a direct line and not back (thinner than the arteries because the flow of blood is slower and so there is a more likely chance of it coming back)

Question 4

Explain the characteristics of capillaries

Answer 4

Capillaries are the place of exchange between veins and arteries for blood and tissue.

Question 5

Explain the functions of arteries.

Answer 5

Arteries bring oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of your body. (maybe more)