Vessels Flashcards
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what is a vein
any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart
What is an artery
any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
what is a capillary
any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venues.
Where are veins located
Veins are located near the top of the skin and are located all around the body
where are capillaries located
They are located within the tissue of the body
Where are artery located
They are located all around the body especially near the chest.
What do capillaries do
They carry blood from arteries to veins.
What do veins do
Veins carry blood with not a lot of oxygen in it from the body to the heart to get more oxygen.
What do arteries do
They digest food and hep to carry oxygen around the body
