Blood vessels and blood

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What is the function of valves in blood vessels?

Back

To prevent backflow of blood.

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What structures are present in veins but absent in arteries?

Back

Valves.

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What is the primary function of capillaries?

Back

Site for exchange of materials.

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What is the function of platelets in the blood?

Back

Blood clotting.

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What type of blood do veins primarily transport?

Back

Deoxygenated blood.

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What type of blood do arteries primarily transport?

Back

Oxygenated blood.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells?

Back

Transport oxygen throughout the body.

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What is the role of white blood cells?

Back

Fight infections and protect the body.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

The liquid component of blood that carries cells and nutrients.

Front

What is the function of arteries?

Back

Transport oxygenated blood away from the heart.