Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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The components of a muscular artery wall that enables the movement of blood within them and the mechanism that helps to maintain the movement of venous blood.

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There are various kinds of blood vessels that are associated with the transportation of blood from various parts of the body. The different types of blood vessels present in the human body are arteries, capillaries, and veins. There exist various structural and functional differences in these three types of vessels that enable them to conduct their functions properly.

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