Learning anatomy/Artery

Cardiovascular system

• Heart
• Artery
• Arteriole
• Capillary
• Venule
• Vein

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Heart - Arteriole

Anatomy

The arteries are made up of 3 layers which are the intima, media, and adventitia. The artery is made up of the endothelium, smooth muscle, and epithelium.

Function

The arteries move oxygenated blood away from the heart and to the entire body.