Question

1. compare: the gizmo shows three types of blood vessels. arteries carry blood away from the heart, capillaries are small vessels that carry blood to body cells, and veins carry blood back to the heart. locate examples of arteries, veins, and capillaries.

use the syringe to take blood samples from several different veins and arteries.
a. which type of blood vessel usually carries oxygen - rich blood?

b. which type of blood vessel usually carries oxygen - poor blood?

c. in which type of blood vessel is oxygen released into body cells?

Explanation:

• Arteries: As per the given information, arteries carry blood away from the heart and usually carry oxygen - rich blood.
• Veins: Veins carry blood back to the heart and usually carry oxygen - poor blood.
• Capillaries: Capillaries are the site where oxygen is released into body cells.

Answer:

A. Arteries
B. Veins
C. Capillaries