Name this type of blood vessel and describe and explain two visible adaptations
(muscular) artery; narrow lumen, thinner tunica media with more smooth muscle than elastic fibers
What blood vessel carries blood to the kidneys?
renal artery
Name the component of blood seen here and state it's function
platelet; clotting of the blood
What blood vessel carries the products of digestion from the small intestine to the liver for assimilation?
Hepatic portal vein
Name the component of blood seen here and state it's function
plasma; carries nutrients, carbon dioxide and waste products and heat
Name the component of blood seen here and state it's function
white blood cell/ leukocyte; defends the body from pathogens
You are looking at an image of a large vein surrounded by skeletal muscles. Use the image to explain how these features aid circulation
top valve open, skeletal muscles contract squeezing blood towards the heart, bottom valve closed.
Name this blood vessel and explain how you know using two visible features
capillary; very small lumen (one blood cell can squeeze through), one-cell thick wall
Name the biggest vein in the body
Vena Cava
Name this type of blood vessel and describe and explain two visible adaptations
(elastic) artery; narrow lumen, thicker tunica media mainly composed of elastin and collagen, relatively few smooth muscle fibers
Describe the role of the pulmonary artery (include the type of blood contained)
carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
Name the biggest blood vessel in the body
aorta
Name parts A, B, and C
A= artery B= vein C= capillaries
Describe the role of the pulmonary vein (include the type of blood contained)
carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart for circulation to the rest of the body
Name this type of blood vessel and describe and explain two visible adaptations
vein; wide lumen, less smooth muscle and elastin
Name the component of blood seen here and state it's function
Red blood cell, transports oxygen and carbon dioxide