The Human Body in Health and Illness by Barbara Herlihy
The Human Body in Health and Illness by Barbara Herlihy Aorta - ANS Largest artery in the body Arteries - ANS Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart Arterioles - ANS smallest arteries capacitance vessels - ANS the term for veins because they have the ability to stretch. they have a large diameter and are more distensible to hold more blood. this reduces stress on the heart. Capillaries - ANS Microscopic vessel through which exchanges take place between the blood and cells of the body
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- 22 de agosto de 2023
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