Blood vessels are small tube-like structures that transport blood throughout your body. They come in three types: arteries, veins, and capillaries. Each plays an important role in carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart and delivering it to the body’s tissues.
Characteristics of Arteries:
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* Carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart
* Thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving
* Can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters)
* Have smaller branches called arterioles
Characteristics of Veins:
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* Carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart
* Thinner walls with valves to keep your blood flowing
* Located close to the skin
* Start as tiny blood vessels called venules, which become full-size veins as they come closer to the heart
Characteristics of Capillaries:
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* Transport blood between arteries and veins
* Very narrow blood vessels found throughout your body
* Can transport both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
* Diffuse nutrients and waste through their thin walls
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can keep this 60,000-mile system running smoothly. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness, seek medical attention immediately.
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