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1.1.d. The structure and function of the cardiovascular system Categorise

Target Level

4-5

Running Total

Attempt

1 of 2

Click on an item, then click on a category to place it. Or, drag and drop the item into the correct category. Organise all items before clicking 'Check'.

Categorise the following structures and functions to the respective blood vessel

Arteries

Veins

Capillaries

Elastic walls

Cannot undergo vasoconstriction or vasodilation

Carries blood at high blood pressure

One cell thick

Largest diameter

Undergoes vasodilation

Large lumen

Has valves

Thinnest walls

Carries blood away from the heart (except pulmonary)

Undergoes vasoconstriction

Very narrow (once cell wide)

Thick outer walls

Thin walls

The site of gaseous exchange

Smooth muscle cells within their walls

Carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart (except pulmonary)

Small lumen

Smallest diameter

Carries blood under low blood pressure

Connects arterioles and venules

This is your 1^st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right first time. Good luck!

Pass Mark

70%