Difference between revisions of "Artery"
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| + | : '''Arteries''' have a thick elastic wall which can stretch to cope with the high [[pressure]] of the [[blood]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Arteries=== | ||
| + | : Most, but not all, '''arteries''' carry [[oxygenated]] [[blood]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:51, 7 November 2018
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An artery is a blood vessel which carries blood away from the heart.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An artery is a blood vessel which carries high pressure blood away from the heart.
Adaptations of Arteries
About Arteries
- Most, but not all, arteries carry oxygenated blood.