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Like all cells in our bodies, the cells in our eyes require oxygen and nutrients, and they need to eliminate waste. For many animals, transporting oxygen, nutrients, and cellular wastes is done using the blood vessels. So it only makes sense that we would have blood vessels in our eyes.
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Which is larger retinal arteries or retinal veins?
Retinal veins are larger than retinal arteries. Retinal veins are between 2/3 to 3/4 times larger than the arteries of the retina. Retinal vein are also darker red then the arteries.
The function of the arteries and veins... how is this related to the function?
they all three carry blood
What are the tortures arteries and veins in our human body?
The tortures arteries and veins in the human body are those that cause extreme pain to our bodies when a person is injured. The tortures arteries are 1.uterine artery 2.maxillary artery 3.facial artery 4.spleenic artery 5.retinal artery
What is the medical term meaning coronary arteries and veins?
The function of the coronary arteries and veins is to supply the heart with vital oxygen for it to function. It may also carry trace minerals that help it conduct and contract.
Which arteries are frequently occluded in the diabetic patient?
retinal arteries, arteries in the legs.
Name three blood vessels?
the three blood vessels are the Veins capillaries Arteries the arteries.
What are the main kinds of blood vessels and what function do they perform?
The main kind of blood vessels are Veins,Arteries, and Capillaries. Arteries carry oxygenated blood to other organs. Veins carry blood with carbon dioxide back to the heart. Capillaries connect Veins and Arteries and let oxygen out to the organs and carbon dioxide in to the veins.
What are the main kind of blood vessels and what function do they perform?
The main kind of blood vessels are Veins,Arteries, and Capillaries. Arteries carry oxygenated blood to other organs. Veins carry blood with carbon dioxide back to the heart. Capillaries connect Veins and Arteries and let oxygen out to the organs and carbon dioxide in to the veins.
What are the main kinds of blood vessel and what function do they perform?
The main kind of blood vessels are Veins,Arteries, and Capillaries. Arteries carry oxygenated blood to other organs. Veins carry blood with carbon dioxide back to the heart. Capillaries connect Veins and Arteries and let oxygen out to the organs and carbon dioxide in to the veins.
What do arteries and veins drain?
Arteries drain (pump blood) into veins. Veins drain into your lungs and heart to be re-oxygenated. (This is not true for veins and arteries to and from your lungs.)
What is the difference between the blood in the arteries and the blood in the veins?
Veins do not pulsate Arteries pulsate Veins can easily collapse Arteries do not collapse (except in shock) Veins contain valves Blood pressure is low in the veins and higher in the arteries
What material surrounds veins and arteries?
Cellulose is what surronds veins and arteries.
