Multiple Choice
What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
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19. The Blood Vessels
Types of Blood Vessels
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Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?
A
Capillary
B
Alveolus
C
Artery
D
Vein
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Step 1: Understand the types of blood vessels in the circulatory system. The main types are arteries, veins, and capillaries. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood toward the heart, and capillaries are tiny vessels where exchange of gases and nutrients occurs.
Step 2: Define each option given in the problem. 'Capillary,' 'Artery,' and 'Vein' are all types of blood vessels involved in blood circulation.
Step 3: Identify what an 'Alveolus' is. An alveolus is a small air sac in the lungs where gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) takes place, but it is not a blood vessel.
Step 4: Compare the definitions and functions of each option to determine which one does not fit the category of blood vessels.
Step 5: Conclude that since alveoli are part of the respiratory system and not blood vessels, 'Alveolus' is the correct answer as the item that is NOT a type of blood vessel.
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