Summary
A short Operation Ouch science clip. The doctors trace the network of tubes -- blood vessels -- that carry blood to every corner of your body. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Your body is laced with tiny tubes that deliver blood everywhere it's needed.
- What are blood vessels?
- Where does blood need to travel in your body?
- Why is it useful to have vessels reaching every part of you?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: vessel, artery, vein, blood, tube.
Try it: Look at the back of your hand for bluish lines. Those are vessels -- sketch what you see.