CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 · Paper 31(B) · Question 18
Name three kinds of blood vessels of the human circulatory system and write one function of each in a tabular form.
Answer
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins bring blood back to the heart, and capillaries exchange materials between blood and cells.
Blood vessel: function
Arteries: carry blood away from the heart to the various organs of the body.
Veins: collect blood from the different organs and bring it back to the heart.
Capillaries: allow the exchange of materials between the blood and the surrounding cells.
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