diff --git a/circulatory-system-heart-blood-vessels-blood-s10/README.md b/circulatory-system-heart-blood-vessels-blood-s10/README.md index 4734001..269fdb1 100644 --- a/circulatory-system-heart-blood-vessels-blood-s10/README.md +++ b/circulatory-system-heart-blood-vessels-blood-s10/README.md @@ -336,6 +336,23 @@ Students should also understand: --- +## Blood Vessels: Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries + +### Arteries +Arteries carry blood away from the heart. Most arteries carry oxygen-rich blood. The aorta is the largest artery in the body. + +### Veins +Veins carry blood back to the heart. Most veins carry oxygen-poor blood and contain valves that prevent backflow. + +### Capillaries +Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels. They connect arteries and veins and allow the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials between blood and body tissues. + +### Functions of Blood Vessels +- Transport oxygen to body cells. +- Deliver nutrients throughout the body. +- Remove carbon dioxide and other wastes. +- Help maintain continuous blood circulation. + ## ✨ Summary This comprehensive resource provides everything needed to teach and understand blood circulation, with emphasis on: