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[[Blood|Blood]] vessels are responsible for transporting [[Blood|blood]] around the body. Blood is carried away from the heart by [[Arteries|arteries]], and back to the [[ | [[Blood|Blood]] vessels are responsible for transporting [[Blood|blood]] around the body. Blood is carried away from the heart by [[Arteries|arteries]], and back to the [[Heart|heart]] via [[Veins|veins]]. Along with these, you get smaller blood vessels known as Arterioles (an extension of an artery which leads to a capilary), Capillaries (the smallest type of blood vessel which allows for the passing of nutrients, dissolved gases etc.) and Venules (an extension of a vein which connects to a capillary). | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 21 October 2012
Blood vessels are responsible for transporting blood around the body. Blood is carried away from the heart by arteries, and back to the heart via veins. Along with these, you get smaller blood vessels known as Arterioles (an extension of an artery which leads to a capilary), Capillaries (the smallest type of blood vessel which allows for the passing of nutrients, dissolved gases etc.) and Venules (an extension of a vein which connects to a capillary).