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Chapter 36, Problem 2SQ
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Concept introduction: A circulatory system composed of a huge network of organs and blood vessels that are responsible for the continuous flow of blood, essential nutrients, and oxygen to and from cells. The complexity of the system varies in different groups of animals ranging from an open circulatory system to a very systematic closed system.
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Which statement is true?
a. Veins have more muscle and elastic fibers than arteries
b. Arteries have more muscle and elastic fibers than veins
c. Veins carry blood away from the heart
d. Arteries carry blood to the heart
When it comes to arteries and veins, do veins have?
a) a tunica media that is missing in arteries
b) thicker walls than arteries
c) more smooth muscles than arteries
d) valves, this is lacking in arteries
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It carries oxygenated blood at low pressure.
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It carries oxygenated blood at high pressure.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 36 - Prob. 1DAACh. 36 - Prob. 2DAACh. 36 - Risks of Hypertension Eleni Rapsomaniki and her...Ch. 36 - Prob. 1SQCh. 36 - Prob. 2SQCh. 36 - Prob. 3SQCh. 36 - Prob. 4SQCh. 36 - Prob. 5SQCh. 36 - Prob. 6SQCh. 36 - Blood flows directly from the left atrium to...
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