Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Most of the vertebrates have two types of circulation including pulmonary and systemic circulation in blood vessels. Blood flows from one structure to another, in a specific sequence and there is no break in this flow.

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Answer each question with a type of blood vessel: [1] artery; [2] vein; [3] capillary. (a) Which type of blood vessel carries blood from the tissues to the heart? (b) Which type carries blood that is rich in oxygen? (c) Which type contains a thin cell wall that allows the passage of water and small molecules?
Which statement accurately explains why arterial walls are thicker than the walls of veins?   A. Arteries need to withstand more hydrostatic pressure than do the veins.   B. More blood flows through the arteries than through the veins.   C. Arterial blood has more red blood cells than veins do.   D. The higher oxygen content of arterial blood requires thicker walls.   E. All of the above answer choices correctly answer the question.
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
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