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Worksheets2.2 Blood Vessels
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 14mins
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported between the blood and alveoli by way of
exocytosis and endocytosis by endothelial cells
diffusion from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration
pinocytosis using fluid-filled vesicles
active transport (using ATP) by protein carriers of endothelial cells
What is the part of the blood vessel through which blood flows called?
Artery
Lumen
Gap
Tube
I have muscular walls, and a small lumen.
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Arteriole
I have a large lumen, I have thin muscular walls.
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Arteriole
Which is the largest vein in the body?
Aorta
Arteriole
Vena Cava
Pulmonary Vein
Which vessels maintain the highest blood pressure?
Veins
Capillaries
Arteries
How many layers of cells make up the wall of a capillary?
1
2
3
4
All of the following assist venous blood flow except
Skeletal muscle contraction
Valves in veins
Fidgeting while sitting
Sleeping in a recliner
