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Circulatory 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 of the respective blood vessels.

Artery

Vein

Capillary

Smallest diameter

The site of gaseous exchange

Cannot undergo vasoconstriction or vasodilation

Small lumen

Has valves

Thinnest walls

Connects arterioles and venuoles

Large lumen

Undergoes vasodilation

Surrounds the lungs and muscles

Carries blood under high pressure

Largest diameter

Squeezed by muscle contractions

Thin walls

Undergoes vasoconstriction

Carries blood away from the heart (except pulmonary)

Carries blood under low blood pressure

Carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart (except pulmonary)

Very narrow (one cell thick)

Thick, elastic outer walls

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

Pass Mark

70%