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

Capillaries

Arteries

Veins

Venules

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Begin by understanding the function of each type of blood vessel mentioned: arteries, veins, capillaries, and venules.

Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body. This is a key characteristic of arteries.

Veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the tissues. They have valves to prevent backflow and are generally larger in diameter than arteries.

Capillaries are small, thin blood vessels where the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues. They connect arteries and veins.

Venules are small vessels that collect blood from capillaries and transport it to veins. They are part of the venous system, carrying blood back to the heart.