Blood Vessels

blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Most arteries carry oxygenated blodd except the pulmonary artery. The aorta is the largest artery in the human body. Blood moves under high pressure.

Blood vessel that carry blood towards the heart. Most veins carry deoxygenated blood, except the pulmonary veins. The vena cava is the largest vein in the human body. blood moves under low pressure. Veins are referred to as blood reservoir. Veins have valves.

Skeletal muscle contractions, blood vessel spasm, respiratory movement

blood vessels that form link between the smallest arteries and smallest veins. one layer of cells thick made up of simple squamous epithelium.

outer layer of arteries and veins

middle layer of arteries and veins

inner layer of arteries and veins

blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart

blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to all body parts and back to the heart

cardiac output, blood volume, peripheral resistance and blood viscocity

condition brought about by blocking of blood vessels that supply blood to the brain

condition that results from the blocking of blood vessels that supply blood to the heart

condition that results from accumulation of plaque in blood vessels