Blood Vessels
Unlock the secrets of blood vessels! Understand how arteries, capillaries, and veins keep blood flowing.
Blood Vessels, Part 1 Watch the video and take note over the major differences between arteries, capillaries, and veins. Blood Vessel Model Draw a simple model showing how blood travels from the heart, to the thumb, and back to the heart. Be sure to label arteries, capillaries, and veins. Create a color key for when the blood is oxygenated and for when it is deoxygenated. Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences describing the bloods journey in these blood vessels. Arteries carry blood away from the heart. Veins carry blood towards the heart. Capillaries act like a transfer station between the two. Where does the blood exchange it's oxygen for carbon dioxide and waste? arteries capillaries veins Explain why your fingers get stiff and numb when they are cold and why your face gets red when you're hot.