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Comparing the Structure of Capillaries, Veins and Arteries.

Read section3 Blood Vessels p 283 of Collins

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How many layers are there in each of the three types of blood vessel?

Draw a transverse section diagram of each vessel.

 

 

 

 

Which vessels contain valves?

 

Which vessel has the most elastic and muscular wall?

 

Which vessel is the best for diffusion?, Why?

 

Which vessels have the largest lumen?