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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
- Arteries have a thick layer of muscle to cope with the high pressure of the blood.
- Arteries have a several layers of elastic tissue which can stretch to cope with the high pressure of the blood.
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| A diagram of an artery. |
About Arteries
- Most, but not all, arteries carry oxygenated blood.