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What type of blood do arteries carry?
Think about what it carries away from the heart.
What is the main function of veins?
Consider where the blood is coming from.
What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?
Consider the direction of blood flow.
Capillaries are responsible for the exchange of:
Think about what happens at a cellular level.
A patient arrives showing symptoms of poor circulation and swelling in limbs. Analyze the possible roles of the lymphatic system and blood vessels in this condition.
Consider fluid dynamics in the body.
Discuss how differences in the structure of arteries and veins impact their respective functions in the circulatory system.
Refer back to what each type of vessel carries and the pressure involved.
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