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Are blood vessels organs?


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Blood Vessels:

  1. Blood vessels are tubes that perform the job of transporting blood throughout the body. Examples- arteries, veins, and capillaries.
  2. Organs consist of different types of tissues, which together as a unit are capable of performing a specific function.
  3. Blood vessels are made of different types of tissues that carry blood throughout the body.
  4. It is made up of three layers of tissue, which are- Tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica adventitia.

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