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Revision as of 08:48, 27 August 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Blood vessels are tubes going around the body that blood flows through.
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About Blood Vessels
- Blood vessels take blood to every part of the body.
- There are 3 types of blood vessel:
- Veins; which take blood to the heart.
- Arteries; which are take blood away from the heart.
- Capillaries; which are very small blood vessels.
Cuts and Wounds
- If the blood is dark red and bleeds slowly then it comes from a vein. You should ask for help from an adult straight away.
- If the blood is bright red and squirts out with each heartbeat then it comes from an artery. You should call 999 straight away.
- If the blood is in specks then it comes from capillaries. You should wash it and put a plaster on.