Asked by Kevin Tarpeh on Jun 14, 2024
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Veins
A) carry blood away from the heart.
B) carry blood under very high pressure.
C) may contain valves and are lined with endothelium.
D) are described as strong, rigid vessels that always carry oxygenated blood.
E) have thick, many layered walls.
Veins
Veins are blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart, typically carrying deoxygenated blood, except for the pulmonary and umbilical veins.
Endothelium
The thin layer of cells lining the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, playing a key role in vascular function.
Valves
Structures in the heart and veins that maintain blood flow in one direction, preventing backflow.
- Distinguish the anatomical distinctions among arteries, capillaries, and veins.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the anatomical distinctions among arteries, capillaries, and veins.
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