Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - The Types of Blood Vessels - Check Your Progress - Page 95: 1

Answer

There are three different types of blood vessels. 1. Arteries: Carry blood away from the heart. 2. Capillaries: Allows water and chemicals to be exchanged between the blood and tissues. 3. Veins: Carry blood from the capillaries back to the heart.

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There are three different types of blood vessels. 1. Arteries: Carry blood away from the heart. 2. Capillaries: Allows water and chemicals to be exchanged between the blood and tissues. 3. Veins: Carry blood from the capillaries back to the heart.
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