(128) Blood Circulation and the Human Heart
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These flashcards cover key concepts related to the anatomy and function of the human heart and blood circulation.
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Blood Circulation
A closed loop system where blood is contained in the heart and blood vessels.
What are the three types of blood vessels:
Arteries, veins and capillaries
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart, towards organs and tissues
Veins
Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart, away from organs and tissues
Arteries branch into smaller blood vessels called what?
Arterioles, which further divide into capillaries
Capillaries
Tiny blood vessels that form networks around tissues.
Veins branch into what?
Venules before further dividing into capillaries
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