The Structure of Blood Vessels (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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Which statement describes artery walls?
Which statement describes artery walls?
Thick muscular & elastic walls
What is the size of the lumen in an artery?
What is the size of the lumen in an artery?
Small
At what pressure do arteries carry blood?
At what pressure do arteries carry blood?
High pressure
In which direction do arteries carry blood?
In which direction do arteries carry blood?
Away from the heart
Which artery is an exception that carries deoxygenated blood?
Which artery is an exception that carries deoxygenated blood?
Pulmonary artery
What type of walls do veins have?
What type of walls do veins have?
Thin walls
What is the size of the lumen in a vein?
What is the size of the lumen in a vein?
Large
Which blood vessels contain valves?
Which blood vessels contain valves?
Veins
Which vein is an exception that carries oxygenated blood?
Which vein is an exception that carries oxygenated blood?
Pulmonary vein
How thick are capillary walls?
How thick are capillary walls?
One cell thick
What key function do capillaries perform?
What key function do capillaries perform?
Allow gaseous exchange
Which vessels do capillaries link?
Which vessels do capillaries link?
Smaller arteries with small veins