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Deborah Hernandez
on Oct 13, 2024
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Which vessels have the highest blood pressure?
A) veins
B) capillaries
C) arteries
D) venules
Blood Pressure
The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Capillaries
Microscopic blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.
- Explain the traits and roles of various blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries).
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the traits and roles of various blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries).