Blood vessels (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which direction do arteries carry blood?
Which direction do arteries carry blood?
Away from the heart
Why do arteries have thick walls?
Why do arteries have thick walls?
To cope with high blood pressure
What are artery walls made of?
What are artery walls made of?
Muscle and stretchy fibres
Which direction do veins carry blood?
Which direction do veins carry blood?
Towards the heart
What is the function of valves in veins?
What is the function of valves in veins?
Stop blood flowing backwards
How thick are capillary walls?
How thick are capillary walls?
One cell thick
What is the main function of capillaries?
What is the main function of capillaries?
Exchange of substances
Which substance moves from cells into blood in capillaries?
Which substance moves from cells into blood in capillaries?
Carbon dioxide
Which blood vessel has the largest lumen?
Which blood vessel has the largest lumen?
Veins
Which blood vessels have the highest blood pressure?
Which blood vessels have the highest blood pressure?
Arteries