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Cardiovascular

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Heart Structures Heart Veins Arteries Venules Arterioles Capillaries Blood
Arteries are Thick walled, muscular vessels
Largest artery Aorta
Where does Aorta carry blood Carry blood AWAY from the heart (under more pressure)
How is the Aorta structured Basic structure is a series of layers. Smooth muscle makes up the bulk of the arterial wall.
Largest Vein Vena Cava which is divided into Cranial and Caudal portions
Veins are Vessels that carry blood TO the heart
Veins are...... Thinner and less muscular than arteries
Veins have intravenous unidirectional valves to keep blood flowing ONE way
Arteries Carry blood away from the heart Have thicker, more muscular walls Under more pressure than veins Largest artery = Aorta
Veins Carry blood back to the heart Have thinner walls Have unidirectional valves due to being under less pressure Largest vein = vena cava
Heartworms Affects the heart and circulatory system
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