Asked by
Tamara Alrubaiawi
on Oct 18, 2024
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In which type of blood vessels is the blood pressure the lowest?
A) Capillaries
B) Arteries
C) Venae cavae
D) Veins
E) Arterioles
Venae Cavae
The two large veins that return deoxygenated blood to the heart; consisting of the superior and inferior vena cava.
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of blood vessels, essential for maintaining the body's circulatory function.
Capillaries
The smallest blood vessels in the body's circulatory system, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients between blood and tissues.
- Comprehend the notion of blood pressure, particularly the systolic and diastolic readings.
- Appreciate the physiological constituents that govern blood flow and pressure.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the notion of blood pressure, particularly the systolic and diastolic readings.
- Appreciate the physiological constituents that govern blood flow and pressure.