Practice Blood Vessels And Hemodynamics (1.2.2) - The Body 3

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Question 1.
What type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
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Think about which vessels transport blood from the heart.
Question 2.
What is the primary function of capillaries?
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These are the smallest blood vessels where exchange occurs.
3Question 3.
What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
- Arteries
- Veins
- Capillaries
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Remember the function of arteries.
4Question 4.
True or False: Veins have valves to prevent backflow of blood.
- True
- False
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Consider how blood is returned to the heart.
Question 5.
If the body increases its metabolic activity, what would happen to the arterioles and capillaries to accommodate increased blood flow?
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Consider what happens during exercise.
Question 6.
A person experiences a sudden increase in blood pressure. What physiological responses might occur in the arterioles and veins?
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Think about how the body regulates blood pressure.

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