Blood vessels

Front

What is the main function of arteries?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the name of the artery that supplies blood to the head?

Back

Carotid artery.

Front

What is hypertension commonly referred to as?

Back

The 'silent killer' due to its lack of symptoms.

Front

Which artery is found in the upper arm?

Back

Brachial artery.

Front

How many types of blood vessels are there in the human body?

Back

Three types: arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Front

What do veins do?

Back

Veins carry blood back to the heart.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Small blood vessels where gas and nutrient exchange occurs.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary artery?

Back

It carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the difference between systemic and pulmonary circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood to the body, while pulmonary circulation carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of blood pressure?

Back

It measures the force of blood against the walls of blood vessels.