Write three types of blood vessels. Give one important feature of each.
Write three types of blood vessels. Give one important feature of each.
Official answer
The three types of blood vessels are: Arteries: They carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. Veins: They carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. Capillaries: They are the smallest blood vessels where exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
Marking scheme
- 1./1 for each type of blood vessel
- 2./1 for each function
Hint
Recall the functions of arteries, veins, and capillaries.
Quick oral answer
The three types of blood vessels are Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries. Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart, and Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels where exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
Common mistakes
- 1.Not mentioning all three types of blood vessels
- 2.Not describing their functions
Analysis and explanation
The question requires the student to recall the three types of blood vessels and their functions. The student should be able to identify the characteristics of each type of blood vessel.
Interesting facts
Arteries are thicker than veins.
Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels.
Question details
Q9 of 37 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2019
- Section
- Section C
- Marks
- 3
- Type
- Short Answer
- Chapter
- Life Processes
- Topic
- Transportation
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Transportation
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2019?
This question carries 3 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2019 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Life Processes" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Transportation" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2019 paper?
This is a Short Answer question from Section C in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2019 paper.