Arteries = The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.
Arterioles = The main function of the arterioles is to transport blood away from the heart and out to the body's tissues. The arterioles are also very vital in blood pressure.
Veins = Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying mainly oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.
Venules = A very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries.
Question 2
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What is the function of thrombocytes?
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Transport nutrients to cells
Protect the body from infection
To clot the blood
To thin the blood
Question 3
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Erythrocytes are:
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Cells that fight infection
Cells that transport oxygen around the body
Cells responsible for clotting
Cells that form collagen
Question 4
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The action of the heart is controlled by:
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The central nervous system
The autonomic nervous system
The spinal chord
The peripheral nervous system
Question 5
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When you are looking at a diagram of the heart, the upper left chamber is called?