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Which blood vessels allow blood to flow between the arteries and veins?
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Capillaries.
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What are the small vessels where blood exchanges various materials with cells?
The human circulatory system consists of arteries, veins, and capillaries. The capillaries are the thin-walled vessels that connect arteries and veins and allow for the exchange of materials between blood and tissue fluid.
What is one of the smallest blood vessels which connect the arteries and the veins is a?
The capillaries are the smallest blood vessels and are usually found between arteries and veins.
Name three blood vessels?
the three blood vessels are the Veins capillaries Arteries the arteries.
Which vessels carry blood between arterioles and venules?
Heart > artery > arteriole > capillary > venule > vein > heart
What are the kinds of blood vessels?
Capillaries, arteries, and veins are the kinds of blood vessels.
What is the difference between coronary arteries and vessels?
When people use the word vessel in relation to the cardiovascular system, they usually are referring to blood vessels like arteries, veins, or capillaries. Coronary arteries are specific blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the muscles (myocardium) of the heart.
What are the three types of blood vessels and their functions?
Arteries - carry blood away from the heart Veins - carry blood back to the heart Capillaries - allow the exchange of water/chemicals between blood and tissues
What are the three tpyes of blood vessels and what do they do for the heart?
Arteries, veins and capillaries are the three major types of blood vessels. Capillaries are very small and only one cell thick to allow O2/CO2 exchange. Nutrients and wastes are also exchanged.
Are arterys blood vessels?
Yes, arteries are one of the blood vessels.
Are capilllaries the biggest blood vessels?
The largest blood vessels are the arteries.
What is the relationship between thrombosis and atherosclerosis?
The only similarity between these two conditions is that they effect the blood vessels. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot and atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries or blood vessels.
What are the three kinds of blood vessels?
Arteries, Capillaries, and Veins are three kinds of blood vessels.
