Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

19. The Blood Vessels

Types of Blood Vessels

Anatomy & Physiology

19. The Blood Vessels

Types of Blood Vessels

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Multiple Choice

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

Arteries

Veins

Capillaries

Venules

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Step 1: Understand the function of each type of blood vessel. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood toward the heart, capillaries are involved in nutrient and gas exchange, and venules are small vessels that connect capillaries to veins.

Step 2: Recall the direction of blood flow in the circulatory system. Blood is pumped out of the heart into arteries, which distribute oxygenated blood to the body.

Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options based on their function. Veins, capillaries, and venules do not carry blood away from the heart; they either return blood to the heart or facilitate exchange processes.

Step 4: Confirm that arteries are the correct answer by reviewing their structure and role. Arteries have thick muscular walls to withstand high pressure as they transport blood away from the heart.

Step 5: Finalize your understanding by noting that the term 'artery' specifically refers to vessels that carry blood away from the heart, regardless of whether the blood is oxygenated or deoxygenated (e.g., pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs).