Which part of the vascular system functions as a blood reservoir and contains over 60 % of the body's blood? A) pulmonary circulation B) capillaries C) systemic arterioles D) veins E) arteries What are the functions of the following: A. Aortic valve B. Pulmonary valve?
What organ system contains the heart and blood vessels? What is the fluid part of the circulatory system? What is the blood vessel's job in the circulatory system? What is the main function of the circulatory system? Vertebrates and some invertebrates have a closed circulatory system; most inv...
Its main job is to make and move lymph, a clear fluid that contains white blood cells. The lymphatic system also removes excess lymph fluid from the body's tissues and returns it to the blood. Nervous: The nervous system controls both voluntary actions, such as conscious movements, and ...
The cardiovascular system is a collection of tissues, organs and cells that help move blood around the body. Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes metabolic waste. Answer and Explanation:1 The only vein that carries oxygen-rich blood is the pulmonary vein. Veins bring blood...
Lymphatic vessels, part of the vessel system, transport lymph, which contains white blood cells and is vital for immune defense. 14 Do all vessels have valves? No, only veins and some lymphatic vessels have valves to prevent backflow. 13 Are veins the only type of blood vessel? No, other...
The mammalian respiratory system is exceptionally efficient at acquiring the O_2 necessary for cellular respiration. What are the key elements that are responsible for the efficient exchange of O_2 between the alveolar space and the blood?
Veins are elastic blood vessels that transport blood from various regions of the body to the heart. Veins are components of the cardiovascular system, which circulates blood to provide nutrients to the cells of the body. Unlike the high pressure arterial system, the venous system is a low pres...
Parts and functions of the male reproductive system How far does a human sperm cell travel to fertilize an egg? By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist). Approximately, the distance that spermatozoa travel through the female reproductive tract is about 15 to 18 cm. Experts have discov...
@nony - If you’ve ever seen a picture of varicose veins, you have a big incentive to have a healthy circulatory system. No woman wants varicose veins. They are unsightly and embarrassing, and unlike magazine photos that can be touched up or air brushed, it’s almost impossible to hide...
Which layer of the integumentary system contains blood vessels? What is the structure of villi? What is the renal pelvis? What organ system does the aorta belong to? What is the blood clotting pathway? What organ filters blood? Where does filtration of the blood occur within the kidneys?