Blood

Vessels
and Blood
 - carries the blood - known as body’s
throughout the body. highway of blood.

Blood
Vessel
- tubular structure
containing blood.
 Three Types of Blood Vessels

Arteries
Carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other
parts of the body through the aorta.

Veins
Carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the
heart through superior and inferior vena cava.

Capillaries
Smallest blood vessels that connects smallest
arteries and smallest veins.
Artery
Pulmonary Arteries - transport blood that has low oxygen
content from the right ventricle to the lungs.
(exception to the rule).

Aorta - largest artery in the body.

Arterioles - smallest arteries that play a key role in

regulating blood flow into the cells.
Tunica Externa
- composed of
connective tissue
containing varying
amounts of collagenous
fibers.
Tunica Media
- “the thickest layer”
composed of layers of
muscle that supports the
entire blood vessel and at
the same time, changes
the diameter of the vessel
to regulate blood flow and
to handle high pressure of
the blood flowing
through it.
Tunica Intima
- composed of
connective tissue and
lined with simple
squamous epithelium.
Veins
Pulmonary Vein – transport blood from the lungs that is
high in oxygen (exception to the rule).

Vena Cava - largest vein in the body.

Venules - smallest veins that play a key role in regulating

blood flow into the cells.
2. Veins have one-
way valves whereas
arteries do not have
any valves.

1. Arteries have
thick, elastic,
muscular walls
whereas veins have
thin walls with few
elastic fibers.
Capillaries
- smallest and the most numerous blood vessels that form
connection between the arterioles and venules.

- function in the exchange of materials-gases, nutrients and

waste products of metabolism between the blood and tissue
cells.

-One cell thick (for easy movement of materials).

Movement is through diffusion, filtration, osmosis.
Blood
- transports oxygen,
nutrients and other
minerals through out the
body.
 Types of Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells
(erythrocytes) -They are
shaped like slightly indented,
flattened disks. These are the
most abundant cells, and
contain hemoglobin.
 Types of Blood Cells
White Blood
Cells (leukocytes) - cells
of our immune system
that defends the body
against infections and
foreign materials.
 Types of Blood Cells
Platelets (thrombocytes)
- are involved in the
clotting (coagulation) of
blood. When we bleed
the platelets clump
together to help form a
clot.
What is your personality
based on your blood
type?
Blood Type A
Kind and compassionate individuals who put others’
interests and needs before their own. While they may
seem calm on the outside, they often suffer from inner
turmoil and anxiety. People with blood type A
personality are excellent listeners and make good
friends. Although they get along with others quite well, it
is often achieved at expense of their own balance and
happiness.
Blood Type A
The best jobs for this personality type are jobs
that don’t require much contact with other people
like programmers, accountants, writers or
librarians.

What about love? They are most compatible

with their own type or AB type.
Blood Type A
Blood Type B
Outgoing and friendly, this type is people person.
Type B is highly adjustable. They can feel people.
They are into body language and other methods of
deciphering others. People with blood type B
personality type rely on their intuition and trust
themselves.
Blood Type B
They are most compatible with their own
personality type and AB.
Blood Type B
Blood Type AB
Freedom-loving AB’s are strong and rational
people. They don’t worry about little things and
usually can assess their life challenges without
emotions getting in the way. Despite their love for
freedom and independent thinking, they don’t
have any issues when it comes to relationships and
are quite popular. Compatible to AB only.
Blood Type AB
Blood Type O
This type is described as responsible, practical
and rule-conscious and organized. They make
excellent leaders and their determination helps
them achieve their goals. While they are usually
liked by other people, they are somewhat loners
and need a lot of time alone.
Blood Type O
Typically, type O is physically strong and can
find success in sports.

In love they are most happy with their own

type or AB type (seems like AB type is really lucky
in love).
Blood Type O