Question

Explain how the structure of veins makes them adapted for their function.

Accepted Answer

Veins:Function: carry low pressure deoxygenated blood (except pulm vein) to the heartThin walls - no need for resistance to pulse because surges from heart are lost as blood passes thru capillaries Large lumen to allow more blood to flow with less vessel resistance because it is at low speed & pressureValves to prevent backflow because blood is low pressure

Front	Explain how the structure of veins makes them adapted for their function.
Back	Veins: Function: carry low pressure deoxygenated blood (except pulm vein) to the heart Thin walls - no need for resistance to pulse because surges from heart are lost as blood passes thru capillaries Large lumen to allow more blood to flow with less vessel resistance because it is at low speed & pressure Valves to prevent backflow because blood is low pressure

Blood Low Pressure Heart Resistance Explain Structure Veins