Arteries WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Arteries
Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart (as opposed to veins which carry blood toward it). The arterial system of the human body is divided into systemic arteries that carry blood from the heart to the whole body, and pulmonary arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. All arteries, with the exception of the pulmonary and umbilical arteries, carry oxygenated blood....read more at Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Arteries are tough on the exterior and smooth on the interior.1
- An artery is comprised of three layers: an outer layer of tissue, a strong and elastic middle, and a smooth inner layer of epithelial cells so blood can flow easily.1
- The arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood to the capillaries where the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Franklin Institute: Arteries—Arteries Carry Away
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