Kinesiology 2222A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Ulnar Artery, Descending Aorta, External Jugular Vein

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Arteries: they take the blood away from the heart; it is thick and very muscular causing it to withstand high pressure; it is also elastic which allows the blood to bounce back and hold the pressure. There are no valves in the arterial system because of pressure gradient driving the blood through the vascular system. Veins: they bring the blood back to the heart; they have thin walls, and lower pressure because they are very stretchable hence the inability to hold the pressure. They are in the right side of the systemic circuit and the majority (70%) of the blood is located in the veins. Lastly, they have valves within the veins which helps the veins work against gravity and make sure the blood travels in one direction. Capillaries: in here the gas exchange between the blood and tissues happens. It is the smallest region and it connects the veins and arteries together.

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