Describe the differences between different types of blood vessels

Capillaries-one cell thick, minimal diffusion distanceveins-wise lumen, many elastic fibres, valves presentarteries-thick muscular layer to withstand BP

BV
Answered by Bela V. Biology tutor

2524 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Why is the overuse of antibiotics dangerous?


Describe how someone with breast cancer could go on to develop lung cancer (3 marks)


Explain the effect of temperature and pH on enzyme-catalysed reactions:


how does speciation occur


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning