Ivan: dec 8th

Front

CARRY BLOOD AWAY FROM THE HEART

Back

ARTERIES

Front

In what part of the mitochondria does the electron transport chain occur?

Back

Inner mitochondrial membrane (folds of the mitochondria)

Front

These carry blood towards the heart

Back

VEINS

Front

Which of the following are the blood vessels that have the thickest walls?

Back

Arteries

Front

CARRY BLOOD TO THE HEART

Back

VEINS

Front

What is the primary function of arteries?

Back

To carry blood away from the heart, usually oxygenated.

Front

What is the primary function of veins?

Back

To carry blood towards the heart, usually deoxygenated.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs.

Front

What is the role of the inner mitochondrial membrane?

Back

It houses the electron transport chain and ATP synthase for energy production.

Front

What type of blood do arteries typically carry?

Back

Oxygenated blood, except for pulmonary arteries which carry deoxygenated blood.