English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the structure of the arteries, veins and capillaries
Explain how the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries is related to their function
Calculate the rate of blood flow around the body from given data
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Words and meanings to learn
artery
a large blood vessel which carries blood away from the heart.
vein
a large blood vessel which carries blood into the heart.
capillary
a very small blood vessel which allows substances to be exchanged between the blood and tissues
valves
structures which prevent backflow, these are found in the heart and veins.
endothelium
the lining of an artery which is crinkled to allow the artery to expand under high pressure
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