Define vein. or Write a short note on vein. or what is vein.
1 Answer
The blood vessel which collects blood into the heart is called vein.
A vein is an elastic blood vessels that transports blood from various regions of the body to the heart. Veins are components of the cardiovascular system, which circulates blood to provide nutrients to the cells of the body. Unlike the high pressure arterial system, the venous system is a low pressure system that relies on muscle contractions to return blood to the heart. Sometimes vein problems can occur, most commonly due to either a blood clot or a vein defect.
The types of vein found in body are
- superficial
- deep
- pulmonary
- systemic
Veins are vessels of the circulatory system that support circulation by conveying blood to the heart. Blood flowing through the circulatory system transports nutrients, oxygen, and water to cells throughout the body.